My School's Social Pyramid
If our school has a social pyramid, which level would the Principal belong to?
The top(Pharaoh level)
In what ways did Egyptian women enjoy more freedom and rights than most women in the ancient world?
Egyptian women enjoyed greater freedom and more rights than most women in the ancient world. They could own land and run businesses. They could ask for a divorce and represent themselves in legal matters.
What was the role of the High Priest in Ancient Egypt?
The High Priest advised the pharaoh and oversaw all religious ceremonies.
Name several kinds of Egyptian artisans we have read and learned about!
Egyptian artisans included carpenters, jewelers, leather-and metalworkers, painters, potters, and weavers.
When Khufu became pharaoh, what did he begin construction on?
When Khufu became pharaoh, he began construction on the Great Pyramid. (The Great Pyramid of Giza)
If our school has a social pyramid, which level would the assistant principal belong to?
Fifth level of the pyramid.
What were three of the jobs that women in the higher social classes of ancient Egypt could have?
Doctors, government officials, and priestesses.
Name two responsibilities of the Egyptian priests(aside from advising the pharaoh and religious ceremony)!
Egyptian priests were responsible for temples, requests, and performing healings.
In ancient Egypt, who were considered the "most skilled" artisans?
Ancient Egypt had three periods of stability and unity under the rule of pharaohs. What do historians call these periods?
Historians call these three periods of stability and unity the Old Kingdom.
Which level would teachers fall on our school's social pyramid?
Level four!
Why/how was the social pyramid of ancient Egypt so rigid?
The social pyramid in ancient Egypt was rigid because there was little chance to move up to a higher class. People usually stayed in the same social class as their parents! Each group had a role to play. The Egyptians favored a stable, well-ordered society.
Name two different kinds of scribe present in ancient Egypt!
There were different kinds of scribes, such as legal and military scribes.
How were artisans seen by upper classes in ancient Egypt?
In ancient Egypt, the upper classes often viewed the highly skilled artisans as common laborers.
For how long and during which years(B.C.E) did the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt last? (page 144 or 145 HA)
The Old Kingdom lasted from 2700 to 2200 B.C.E.
Why was ancient Egyptian society structured like a pyramid?
Ancient Egyptian society was structured like a pyramid because there were six distinct levels of social classes. The classes near the top of the pyramid had fewer people and enjoyed higher status.
Which government official of ancient Egypt was responsible for advising the pharaoh, appointing and supervising other officials, and serving as chief judge?
The vizier!
What do scribes keep record of? What sort of recording would they do?
Scribes kept record of grain and food supply as well as calculating taxes and census results!
What happened to peasants during the flooding season?
During flooding season, while waiting for the river water to go down, farmers labored on royal projects.
Fill in the blank! "Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were believed to be _____".
"Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were believed to be gods"
How did religion affect the organization of the social pyramid?
At the top of the social pyramid was the pharaoh, who had the most power. Religion strengthened the pharaoh's authority.
What was the responsibility of the chief treasurer?
The responsibility of the chief treasurer was to collect taxes in the form of items such as grain, cows, cloth, and silver!
How respected were scribes in ancient Egypt? How well were they paid?
Scribes were highly respected and well paid.
How large was the peasant social class in comparison to the other Egyptian social classes? How would you descibe their living quarters?
Peasants had the lowest and largest social class in ancient Egypt. Although society depended on their work, they were seen as unskilled laborers. They had the fewest comforts. They lived in plain houses of mud bricks and had little furniture. Their diet was simple, and they spent most of their lives working.
Which two aspects of ancient Egypt are known to have flourished beneath the rule of pharaoh Hatshepsut?
Under her rule, Egyptian art and architecture flourished!