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Chapter 9: Daily LIfe In Ancient Egypt

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History Alive! The Ancient World: Chapter 9

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1
Why did Egyptians believe having social classes was a good idea?
There wasn't enough money for everyone
Egypt should focus on Egyptians rather than fight wars.
Society worked better when people know their roles.
There would not be enough farmers without a class system.
2
What does the social pyramid show about Egypt's social classes?
The fewest number of people were in the highest classes.
The largest number of people were in the artisan classes.
There were many people advising the pharaoh.
There were more rich than poor people in Egypt.
3
If you were a peasant and wanted to raise your social status, what route might be open to you?
to marry an official
to work for the rich
to become a scribe
to take care of a temple
4
"A youngster's ear is on his back." According to ancient Egyptian schoolteachers, this means:
Children listen only if they're beaten.
Children learn only by listening.
Children never look at their teachers.
Children never sit still during school.
5
It took a long time to become a scribe because
It was difficult to find time to study.
It was difficult to write on papyrus.
There were so few teachers to train people.
There were so many hieroglyphs to learn.
6
Select the correct social order from top on down.
govt. officials, scribes, priests, artisans, peasants
govt officials, priests, scribes, artisans, peasants
artisas, govt. officials, priessts, scribes, peasants
priests, scribes, govt. officials, peasants, artisans
7
Which social class does these jobs? Decide difficult court cases, Collect taxes, Lead the army
Merchants
artisans
pharaoh
scribes