Ancient Egypt's Social Pyramid
10th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe the social hierarchy of ancient Egypt and its impact on daily life.
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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.
