Egyptian Social Classes

Front

What was the job of the scribe?

Back

Read, write, and keep records

Front

Who was responsible for keeping the gods happy, mummification, and performing temple rituals?

Back

priests

Front

Who made items like pottery, jewelry, cloth and papyrus items?

Back

artisans

Front

Who was responsible for collecting taxes?

Back

Government Officials

Front

Which of the following would have the most status, importance, and power on the social pyramid? Options: A skilled stone cutter, a farmer, a scribe, a temple priest

Back

a temple priest

Front

Who was the top adviser to the pharaoh?

Back

His vizier

Front

What was the written language using pictures called in ancient Egypt?

Back

hieroglyphics

Front

Why did it take many years to become a scribe?

Back

There were hundreds of hieroglyphs to learn

Front

Who was at the top of the social class pyramid? Options: Pharaoh, Scribe, Peasant, Official

Back

Pharaoh

Front

The classes near the top of the pyramid had more people, and were of a lower social status.

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False