What was Ancient Egyptian society like?

What was Ancient Egyptian society like?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the different groups of people living in Ancient Egypt and the types of roles they had.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What was the ruler of Egypt called?
Peasant
Correct answer: Pharaoh
Priest
Q2.
How many kingdoms were there in Ancient Egypt?
One
Correct answer: Three
Two
Q3.
Who was the youngest pharaoh?
Cleopatra
Ramesses II
Correct answer: Tutankhamun

5 Questions

Q1.
Who was below the pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian society? (select two)
Artisans
Correct answer: Officials
Peasants
Correct answer: Priests
Q2.
Who was at the bottom of the pyramid of Ancient Egyptian society?
Artisans
Correct answer: Peasants
Priests
Scribes
Q3.
Which of these officials had more power than anyone else except the pharaoh?
Chief Treasurer
General of the Armies
Correct answer: Vizier
Q4.
Anyone in Ancient Egypt could be a scribe.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Who was the largest group in Ancient Egyptian society?
Artisans
Correct answer: Peasants
Priests
Scribes

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UnitHistory / Ancient Egypt

History