Egyptian Social Structure Quiz

The Pharaoh was at the top of Egyptian Social Structure. Order the other social classes from top (left) to bottom (right)

• Scribes

• Peasants

• Priests

• Artisans

• Government Officials

What made the Egyptian social structure unique for its time?

• They had no organized government system

• They developed a highly advanced social structure with many jobs

• Everyone was treated exactly the same in their society

• Only military leaders could hold important positions

Who was the most important government official below the Pharaoh?

• The general responsible for military campaigns

• The chief financial leader of the kingdom

• The vizier who served as chief judge and advisor

• The primary religious leader in the government

What was special about priestesses in ancient Egyptian society?

• They were completely banned from religious roles

• Women were considered equal to male priests

• Only men could perform important religious duties

• Priestesses had very limited religious responsibilities

What was unique about becoming a scribe in Egyptian society?

• Anyone could become a scribe without any special training

• It was one of the few ways to rise above a family's social status

• Scribes were considered the lowest social group

• The path to becoming a scribe was extremely quick

How long did it take to become a scribe?

• About one year of intense learning

• Roughly five years of basic education

• More than twelve years of extensive training

• Less than three years of standard instruction

What important tasks did scribes perform?

• Constructing massive monuments and temples

• Leading military campaigns and battles

• Recording grain supplies and population census

• Preparing meals for government officials

Which social class was the most abundant in Egyptian society?

• The group of powerful government officials

• The highly respected religious leaders

• The educated and respected record-keepers

• The hardworking farmers and laborers

What was the primary work of peasants?

• Crafting intricate pieces of artistic jewelry

• Producing official government documents

• Harvesting grain and building important monuments

• Conducting important religious ceremonies

How did the lives of peasants revolve around the Nile?

• They completely avoided any interaction with the river

• They followed three seasonal cycles: flood, planting, harvest

• They only worked during the annual flooding period

• The river had no significant impact on their lives