Egyptian Government & Society Intro

What is a bureaucrat?

• A government official who carries out orders

• A priest who manages temple activities

• A merchant who oversees trade

What does "unified government" mean?

• Each region has separate rulers

• Local leaders make decisions

• One central government controls all regions

What is a social class?

• A group with similar position in society

• A group that shares religious duties

• A group that manages trade

What does "surplus" mean?

• Required amount

• Extra amount beyond needs

• Reserved portion

What is a district?

• An area managed by officials

• A center for trade activities

• A place for religious ceremonies

What did government officials do?

• Lead religious ceremonies

• Organize trade routes

• Manage parts of Egypt

What are "public works"?

• Projects built for everyone to use

• Official government duties

• Religious building projects

What is irrigation?

• A system of collecting taxes

• A system of controlling water

• A system of storing grain

What is taxation?

• Collecting portions of production

• Trading goods between regions

• Recording official business

What was a theocracy?

• Government by military leaders

• Government by noble families

• Government where religious leader rules