Ancient Egyptian Scribes Quiz

What was the social status of scribes in ancient Egypt?

• Above priests

• Below priests

• Equal to priests

• Below peasants

Who were allowed to become scribes in ancient Egypt?

• Children

• Only men

• Both men and women

• Only women

What was the primary writing material used by scribes?

• Metal sheets

• Animal skins

• Papyrus

• Clay tablets

At what age did boys typically start scribe school?

• Three

• Five

• Ten

• Seven

What was the main purpose of scribe schools?

• To teach hieroglyphs and writing

• To teach military skills

• To train farmers

• To train priests

What was a common punishment for students in scribe schools?

• Extra homework

• Detention

• Expulsion

• Beatings

What did scribes use to write with?

• Pencils

• Quills

• Finely sharpened reeds

• Metal pens

What type of ink did scribes use?

• White and gold

• Yellow and purple

• Black and red

• Blue and green

Scribes were highly respected.

• True
• False

Who did scribes work for? Check all that apply.

• Peasants

• Government officials

• Priests

• Artisans