Key groups in ancient Egyptian society

The role of most _______ in ancient Egypt was to raise a family.

A poor woman might only live until she was ___.

It was uncommon for a woman to have lots of pregnancies, and many women lived long and healthy lives.

• True

• False

___________ , such as the wives of pharaohs and nobles, had a more pampered life.

The man was the head of the ________ in ancient Egypt.

Egyptian women had more freedom than in many other ancient societies, such as ancient Greece.

• True

• False

The ancient Egyptians saw their world as being controlled equally by male and female ______.

Another word for gods and goddesses.

Women in ancient Eqypt could make wills, testify in court and bring legal actions against men.

• True

• False

It is thought that the pyramids were built by peasants and farmers who could not work on the land during the rainy season.

• True

• False