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.

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.

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Lesson 6: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

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1
a group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights
status
supreme
social pyramid
social class
2
In ancient Egypt, the most skilled artisans were the
leatherworkers.
metalworkers.
painters.
stone carvers.
3
Ancient Egyptians thought that in the afterlife, a person's body
was separated from his or her soul.
returned to live with the pharaoh.
left to go to a country in Europe.
stayed with his or her dead spirit.
4
an existence after death
neutral
hieroglyph
afterlife
role
5
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.
Guests ate delicacies such as figs, dates, and grapes.
all of the above
6
the position, or standing, of an individual compared to others in the same society
social class
social pyramid
status
supreme
7
not taking sides or getting involved in disagreements
afterlife
role
hieroglyph
neutral
8
Which of the following is true of ancient Egyptian society?
Egyptians could not very easily move to higher social classes.
Egyptians usually married someone within their social group.
all of the above
Egyptians believed their class system created a stable society.
9
Who was at the top of the social pyramid and Egypt's supreme ruler?
priest
artisan
scribe
pharaoh
10
In ancient Egypt, religion strengthened the Pharaoh's position because they
often wrote religious texts.
performed mummification.
were also official priests.
were believed to be gods.
11
to take up or fill
peasant
noble
rigid
occupied
12
In ancient Egypt, a major duty of the High Priest was to
take care of their god's temple.
cleanse themselves for temples.
oversee all religious ceremonies.
perform healings on other people.
13
of high birth or rank
occupied
rigid
noble
peasant
14
When not working in the fields, peasants in ancient Egypt would
help make weapons and clothing for the Egyptian army.
help build monuments, such as temples and pyramids.
make papyrus and numerous writing tools for scribes.
assist artisans with sculpting, painting, and other crafts.
15
a position based on socially expected behavior
role
afterlife
hieroglyph
neutral
16
a symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E.
neutral
afterlife
hieroglyph
role
17
the highest ruling level
supreme
social class
status
social pyramid
18
stiff; unable to bend
rigid
occupied
peasant
noble
19
a person who does farm work
peasant
noble
occupied
rigid
20
The chief treasurer's main job was to
collect taxes.
write texts.
wage war.
give advice.
21
How were scribes treated in ancient Egyptian society?
They were well paid and highly respected.
They were admired, but very poorly paid.
They were often both mocked and insulted.
They were more respected than the pharaoh.
22
a pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society
supreme
social pyramid
social class
status

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