When not working in the fields, peasants in ancient Egypt would

help build monuments, such as temples and pyramids.

How were scribes treated in ancient Egyptian society?

They were well paid and highly respected.

Ancient Egyptians thought that in the afterlife, a person's body

stayed with his or her dead spirit.

In ancient Egypt, a major duty of the High Priest was to

oversee all religious ceremonies.

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Lesson 6: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

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stiff; unable to bend
noble
peasant
occupied
rigid
2
a symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E.
afterlife
role
hieroglyph
neutral
3
the highest ruling level
social pyramid
supreme
status
social class
4
When not working in the fields, peasants in ancient Egypt would
assist artisans with sculpting, painting, and other crafts.
make papyrus and numerous writing tools for scribes.
help make weapons and clothing for the Egyptian army.
help build monuments, such as temples and pyramids.
5
a pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society
social class
status
social pyramid
supreme
6
Which of the following is true of many ancient Egyptian banquets?
Men and women sat on opposite sides of the room.
Guests enjoyed entertainment while eating their meal.
all of the above
Guests ate delicacies such as figs, dates, and grapes.
7
The chief treasurer's main job was to
wage war.
write texts.
collect taxes.
give advice.
8
How were scribes treated in ancient Egyptian society?
They were admired, but very poorly paid.
They were more respected than the pharaoh.
They were well paid and highly respected.
They were often both mocked and insulted.
9
to take up or fill
noble
occupied
rigid
peasant
10
the position, or standing, of an individual compared to others in the same society
status
supreme
social class
social pyramid
11
Which of the following is true of ancient Egyptian society?
Egyptians could not very easily move to higher social classes.
Egyptians believed their class system created a stable society.
Egyptians usually married someone within their social group.
all of the above
12
In ancient Egypt, religion strengthened the Pharaoh's position because they
were also official priests.
were believed to be gods.
often wrote religious texts.
performed mummification.
13
of high birth or rank
rigid
peasant
noble
occupied
14
a group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights
status
social pyramid
supreme
social class
15
not taking sides or getting involved in disagreements
hieroglyph
neutral
role
afterlife
16
In ancient Egypt, the most skilled artisans were the
stone carvers.
metalworkers.
leatherworkers.
painters.
17
Ancient Egyptians thought that in the afterlife, a person's body
stayed with his or her dead spirit.
was separated from his or her soul.
left to go to a country in Europe.
returned to live with the pharaoh.
18
a person who does farm work
rigid
peasant
noble
occupied
19
a position based on socially expected behavior
role
hieroglyph
afterlife
neutral
20
Who was at the top of the social pyramid and Egypt's supreme ruler?
pharaoh
artisan
scribe
priest
21
an existence after death
hieroglyph
afterlife
neutral
role
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In ancient Egypt, a major duty of the High Priest was to
take care of their god's temple.
cleanse themselves for temples.
perform healings on other people.
oversee all religious ceremonies.

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