Ancient Egyptian Priests

Who was considered the highest-ranked priest in ancient Egypt?

• The head of the priestly network

• The pharaoh

• The chief artisan

• The scribe

Which level did priests occupy on Egypt's social pyramid?

• The top level

• The second level

• The third level

• The bottom level

What is the correct order of the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt from highest to lowest according to the pyramid diagram?

• Pharaoh, government officials, priests, scribes, artisans, peasants

• Pharaoh, priests, government officials, scribes, artisans, peasants

• Government officials, pharaoh, priests, scribes, artisans, peasants

• Priests, government officials, pharaoh, scribes, artisans, peasants

Who was the most powerful of the priests in ancient Egypt?

• Temple priests

• Common priests

• The High Priest

• Priestesses

What was the primary duty of the High Priest in ancient Egypt?

• Handling common concerns

• Performing healings

• Advising the pharaoh and overseeing all religious ceremonies

• Being in charge of a single temple

What was the role of temple priests in ancient Egypt?

• Advising the pharaoh

• Overseeing religious ceremonies

• In charge of temples all over Egypt

• Handling more common concerns

True or false: Women were allowed to be priestesses and generally treated equal to male priests.

• True

• False

What role did temple priests play in Egyptian religion?

• They were responsible for construction of temples.

• They made sure the temple gods were happy.

• They were the only ones allowed to see the gods.

• They were responsible for teaching children.

Where did Egyptians believe a temple's god lived?

• In the sky above the temple.

• In a statue that was kept in a holy room called a sanctuary.

• In the heart of the temple priest.

• In the river next to the temple.

What was the main job of temple priests in ancient Egypt?

• To collect taxes for the temple.

• To lead the army in battles.

• To keep the temple's gods happy.

• To write the history of Egypt.