Quiz on the Social Life of Ancient Egypt

Who was at the top of the Egyptian social pyramid?

• Nobles

• Pharaoh

• Laborers

• Merchants

What title did the pharaoh hold?

• Ruler of the Desert

• Lord of the Two Lands

• King of the Nile

• High Priest of the Sun

Which group was considered the middle class in ancient Egypt?

• Slaves

• Nobles

• Laborers

• Priests

Who was the first female pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

• Nefertiti

• Isis

• Cleopatra

• Hatshepsut

What was the role of women in ancient Egypt?

• Only warriors

• Raising children and making clothes

• Only rulers

• Only farmers

Which of the following could women in ancient Egypt do?

• Own property

• Both own property and become pharaohs

• Vote in elections

• Become pharaohs

What was the majority of society in ancient Egypt made up of?

• Farmers and laborers

• Slaves

• Priests

• Nobles

How were most offices in ancient Egypt passed down?

• By marriage

• By election

• By appointment

• By inheritance

What did the pharaoh do as the ruler of Egypt?

• Traveled to other countries

• Fought in wars

• Made laws and collected taxes

• Built pyramids

Which of the following was NOT a famous pharaoh?

• Tutankhamun

• Alexander

• Ramses II

• Menes