Egyptian Social Structure - The S in GRAPES!

In Ancient Egypt, an upperclass woman could become a priestess, government official, or...

a symbol developed in about 3000 B.C.E. and used by Egyptian scribes

A stone coffin is a...

Women in Ancient Egypt could NOT ask for a divorce from their husbands.

This group in the Egyptian social pyramid oversaw and conducted the embalming process in preparation for the afterlife.

Peasant life revolved around the Nile.

T/F? People usually belonged to the same social class as their parents.

Which level was second to the pharaoh?

Who was highly respected and well paid?

Skilled workers who worked on jewelry, sculpting, pottery, and weaving were also known as...

This government official could be compared to a "vice-president" today

This group in the Egyptian social pyramid was the largest level (highest population).

a person who does farmwork for wealthy landowners

This level created Egypt's laws, was highest priest/judge, and head of the military.

T/F? Egyptian social structure was rigid.

Bonus! This unofficial group would travel by boat in order to trade.

T/F? People could easily move to a higher class.

Most Egyptian government officials obtained their positions by...

This "unofficial" group in the Egyptian social pyramid were below peasants and usually prisoners of war.

T/F? Only men were allowed to be scribes.