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Social Positions in Ancient Egypt
Social Positions in Ancient Egypt
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A quiz on the Social Hierarchy of Ancient Egypt
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1
What does
'Pharaoh'
translate as?
Soul Eater
God
Great House
God King
2
Which of the following statements is the
MOST TRUE?
After pharaohs died, huge pyramids were built as tombs.
They had absolute power over their subjects
The pharaohs were believed to be gods in human form.
All of these answers are true.
3
Which of the following symbols was
NOT
associated with the Pharaoh?
The Flail, symbolising the Pharaoh as a provider of food.
The Cobra, symbolising the Pharaoh as protector of people.
The Crook, symbolising the Pharaoh as shepard of the people.
The Menhed, symbolising the Pharaoh as writer of the people.
4
The high official who was
directly below
the Pharaoh was called:
The High Priest
The Main Man
The High Scribe
The Vizier
5
Which role was
NOT
the responsibility of the Vizier?
He supervised the collection of taxes.
He ensured that all departments carried out work correctly.
He was the personal scribe of the Pharaoh.
He received diplomatic letters from foreign neighbours.
6
Most priests in Egypt were part time. Many Egyptians dedicated part of their day to this role.
False
True
7
The closest modern equivalent of the Ancient Egyptian Vizier is:
Duke
Prime Minister
Bishop
Knight
8
Which of the following jobs were carried out by skilled craftsmen?
Masonry, sculpting, metalwork and carpentry.
Jam making, sculpting, carpentry and jewellery making .
Masonry, sculpting, metalwork and crochet.
Masonry, sculpting, knitting and carpentry.
9
Who was at the
bottom
of the social hierarchy in Ancient Egypt?
Soldiers
Peasants
Slaves
Merchants
10
Why did Egyptian parents want their boy children to learn to
read and write
?
So they could write poetry and songs.
So they could become scribes.
So they could go to university.
So they could make wall carvings
