Ancient Egypt's Social Pyramid
Grade 10th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the social hierarchy of ancient Egypt and its impact on daily life.
Warm-Up Video
Lex Carruthers · 3:45
ANCIENT EGYPT - The Social Pyramid
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
At the top of the ancient Egyptian social pyramid was the Pharaoh, who was considered a god on earth.
- 2
Nobles ruled regions of Egypt, called gnomes, while priests were responsible for keeping the gods happy through rituals and ceremonies.
- 3
Scribes were the only people who could read and write, and slaves, often prisoners of war, were at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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