Ancient Egypt Social Classes Quiz Lesson9

Who were the highest social class after the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

• Government Officials

• Scribes

• Artisans

• Priests

What was the main responsibility of the priests in ancient Egypt?

• Overseeing religious ceremonies

• Building monuments

• Advising the pharaoh

• Recording information

What did scribes do in ancient Egypt?

• Created beautiful objects

• Recorded information

• Oversaw religious ceremonies

• Managed the home

Which group of laborers in ancient Egypt created beautiful objects but got little respect?

• Metalworkers

• Carpenters

• Painters

• Stone carvers

What was the main occupation of the peasants in ancient Egypt?

• Recording information

• Building monuments

• Growing crops

• Overseeing religious ceremonies

What principle stressed the importance of truth, order, and balance in ancient Egypt?

• Nile River

• Social pyramid

• Pharaoh's authority

• Ma'at

Which group in ancient Egypt had the most power and wealth after the pharaoh?

• Government Officials

• Scribes

• Peasants

• Artisans

What was the main responsibility of the government officials in ancient Egypt?

• Oversaw religious ceremonies

• Managed the home

• Carried out the orders of the pharaoh

• Created beautiful objects

What was the main role of women in ancient Egyptian society?

• Run businesses

• Represent themselves in legal matters

• Own land

• Work as doctors

What did the Egyptians believe their class system created in ancient Egypt?

• Chaotic society

• Well-ordered society

• Unstable society

• Corrupt society