Lesson 9 - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

This social class was an educated group. They were in charge of keeping records.

• priests

• scribes

• merchants

• government officials

A Vizier or a General would be an example of which social class in Ancient Egypt?

• Scribes

• Pharaohs

• Government Officials

• Priests

Which social class was responsible for maintaining temples and conducting rituals to keep the Gods happy?

• Priests

• Scribes

• Artisans

• Peasants

Which social class would have included pottery makers, leatherworkers, sculptors, painters, weavers, and jewellery makers?

• Priests

• Scribes

• Artisans

• Peasants

Which social class would have most likely been able to read and write?

• Priests

• Scribes

• Artisans

• Peasants

Which social class was responsible with helping the Pharaoh run the Kingdom by collecting taxes and leading the army?

• Priests

• Scribes

• Government Officials

• Peasants

Which Social Class was the largest (most people were part of it)?

• Pharaoh

• Scribes

• Peasants

• Artisans

What was the job of the scribe?

• Read, write, and keep records

• Make laws

• Perform religious rituals

• Provide grain and food for the people

Which one has the lowest social status?

• Artisan
• Priest
• Scribe

Which of the following would have the most status, importance, and power on the social pyramid?

• A skilled stone cutter
• a farmer
• a scribe
• a temple priest