4th Grade S.S. Ancient Egyptian Quiz 6

Who was at the top of ancient Egyptian society?

• Priests

• Merchants

• Pharaoh

• Farmers

What was the role of the pharaoh in Egyptian society?

• To trade goods with other civilizations

• To rule as a king and be seen as a god

• To serve as a military general only

• To work on farms alongside the people

How did most people in ancient Egypt make a living?

• As hunters

• As farmers

• As merchants

• As scribes

What group of people helped the pharaoh govern and make decisions?

• Farmers

• Scribes and government officials

• Enslaved people

• Traders from other lands

What was the role of scribes in Egyptian society?

• They built pyramids

• They recorded important information and kept records

• They farmed land along the Nile

• They ruled over cities

How were enslaved people treated in ancient Egypt?

• They had the same rights as nobles

• They could never gain freedom

• They were forced to work but sometimes earned their freedom

• They ruled over farmers and scribes

What did ancient Egyptian priests do?

• They led religious ceremonies and took care of temples

• They worked on farms

• They fought in the army

• They built houses and roads

Why were farmers important to Egyptian society?

• They created laws for the people

• They built the pyramids

• They grew food for the civilization and helped support the economy

• They were the wealthiest class of people

How did social class affect daily life in ancient Egypt?

• Everyone had the same job opportunities

• People were born into their class, which determined their jobs and responsibilities

• The pharaoh chose everyone’s job for them

• There was no difference in the way people lived

What was a major responsibility of government officials in Egypt?

• Writing laws and collecting taxes

• Planting crops and raising livestock

• Fighting in battles as soldiers

• Building pyramids and temples