Chapter 9 Reading Guide: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

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What festival did all of Egypt celebrate when the Nile River flooded its banks?

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Opet

Front

In the social pyramid, the pharaohs were at the top and the farmers were at the bottom.

Back

True

Front

What does the Egyptian principle called ma’at stand for?

Back

A principle that stressed the importance of truth, order, and balance.

Front

The vizier had more power than anyone, even the pharaoh.

Back

False

Front

Women were allowed to be priestesses in Egypt.

Back

True

Front

How did Egyptians preserve bodies from decaying?

Back

By a process called embalming.

Front

Scribes were the one group on the social pyramid that could come from any social class.

Back

True

Front

What age did students typically start in school to become a scribe?

Back

5 years old

Front

How long did a class last for students in scribe schools?

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From dawn to sunset

Front

Which one of these is NOT a specialized craft done by Egyptian artisans?
Metal workers,
Painters,
Sailors,
Weavers

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Sailors