Ancient Egypt's Social Pyramid
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Objective
I can describe the social hierarchy of ancient Egypt and its impact on daily life.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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At the top of the ancient Egyptian social pyramid was the Pharaoh, who was considered a god on earth.
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Nobles ruled regions of Egypt, called gnomes, while priests were responsible for keeping the gods happy through rituals and ceremonies.
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Scribes were the only people who could read and write, and slaves, often prisoners of war, were at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
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Practice
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Describe the role of the Pharaoh in ancient Egyptian society.
What was the primary responsibility of the Vizier?
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“Describe the social hierarchy of ancient Egypt, naming at least four different social classes and explaining how their position in the hierarchy affected their daily life.”
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