Ancient Egyptian Civilization

What was the Pharaohs role in ancient Egypt

• The Pharaoh was only a king.

• Pharaoh was a god, king, and high priest

• Pharaoh was only in charge of taxes.

• The Pharaoh was a military general in ancient Egypt.

Who was responsible for managing the taxes, building projects, and government records in ancient Egypt?

• Priests

• Soldiers

• The Vizier

• Pharoah's children

What was the role of priests and scribes in ancient Egyptian society? Why were they so important to the Pharaoh’s rule?

Who controlled everything in ancient Egypt?

What was the main reason the Pharaohs built pyramids?

• To show their wealth

• To honor the gods

• To provide jobs for workers

• To serve as tombs for the Pharaohs and their treasures.

Who were the people that could read, write, and kept important records?

Why were the pyramids built during the summer in ancient Egypt?

• It was better for the workers

• The pharaoh wanted it to be completed quickly

• The Nile river flooded, and there were fewer farming to do.

• Climate was cooler

The pyramids was built by craftsmen, farmers and ______?

Why was the Pharaoh at the top of the social pyramid?