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Ancient Egypt Social Structure

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Egyptian pyramid and pharaoh illustration

📚 Part 1: Egyptian Social Hierarchy

1. Who was at the top of Egyptian society?

Priests

Pharaoh

Scribes

Farmers

2. Which groups made up the middle class of Egyptian society? (Select all that apply)

Priests

Scribes

Slaves

Government officials

Skilled craftsmen

3. What was the main job of scribes in ancient Egypt?

Building pyramids

Reading and writing hieroglyphs

Farming crops

Leading religious ceremonies

4. Fill in the blanks about Egyptian social structure:

The Egyptian social structure was shaped like a __________. At the top was the __________, who was considered a living god. Below them were __________ and government officials, followed by __________ and craftsmen. At the bottom were __________ and slaves.

✏️ Part 2: Roles and Responsibilities

5. Explain why the pharaoh was considered so important in Egyptian society. Use evidence to support your answer.

6. Describe the role of priests in ancient Egyptian society and explain why they were powerful.

7. Compare the lives of farmers and slaves in ancient Egypt. How were they similar and different?

🔍 Part 3: Source Analysis

8. Look at the Egyptian artwork showing different social classes. What can this primary source tell us about Egyptian society?

9. Why do you think the Egyptian social structure was organised like a pyramid? Give two reasons.

Reason 1: _________________________________________________

Reason 2: _________________________________________________

10. How did the social structure of ancient Egypt influence their beliefs about death and the afterlife?

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