History Alive! Chapter 9: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

Front

What class allowed people to move up to a higher social class? Options: Artisans, Scribes, Peasants, Government Officials

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Scribes

Front

Why did it take a long time to become a scribe?

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There was over 700 hieroglyphs to learn

Front

What class is this based on these jobs?
-Decided cases at the court
-Looked after the government wealth
-Led the army and advised the pharaohs about war

Back

Government Officials

Front

Which was not a government official? Vizier, General of the armies, Chief treasurer

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Admiral

Front

Who were the most skilled artisans? Carvers, Painters, Leatherworkers, Stone carvers

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Stone carvers

Front

Which months did the Planting season begin and end?

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October-February

Front

What was the most populated class and why?

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Peasant, because it is the most populated on the bottom of the pyramid, because they are the lowest class.

Front

Who made jewelry and furniture?

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Artisans

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How many years old did you have to be when you wanted to start scribe school, and how many years did you have to learn hieroglyphs for? Options: 6 years old, and you had to learn hieroglyphs for 11 years; 5 years old, and you had to learn hieroglyphs for 12 years; 4 years old, and you had to learn hieroglyphs for 13 years; 7 years old, and you had to learn hieroglyphs for 11 years

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5 years old, and you had to learn hieroglyphs for 12 years

Front

How could you become a government official?

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You inherited the ranking from a family member.