Who
Who is at the top of the Egyptian social pyramid?
Pharaoh
What was the pharaoh responsible for?
Flooding the river and running Egypt.
When was this social period used?
The Middle Kingdom (1600 - 1100 BCE)
In what two ways was the Vizier the most powerful person in Egypt?
1. The pharaoh's advisor
2. All high officials report to him
Who makes up the second most powerful social class in Egypt?
Vizier (and high officials)
What 4 things were the Vizier and other high officials responsible for?
Assisting the pharaoh, chief judge, military, and Egypt's wealth
When would priests use embalming?
When someone died.
How many hieroglyphs are there?
Over 700
Nobles and priests
What were 2 things priests were responsible for?
Praying to local gods and preparing the dead for the afterlife.
When would boys typically begin scribe school?
At 5 years old
How did peasant life revolve around the Nile River?
They had to wait for the Nile to flood to plant crops.
Who makes up the fourth most powerful social class in Egypt?
Scribes and Soldiers
What were scribes responsible for?
Writing down all legal matters in Egypt.
When could someone climb social status?
When they had enough money.
How were the rewards different for farmers and slaves?
Farmers/peasants can keep extra crops but slaves cannot.
Which groups make up the least powerful social class in Egypt?
Farmers, craftsmen (artisans), and slaves
What were slaves, farmers, and artisans responsible for?
Providing Egypt with every day goods and food.
When did artisans work closely with the pharaoh?
When the pharaoh requested labor for royal projects.
How was the pharaoh the most powerful in Egypt?
Everyone considered him or her as a god.