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Ancient Egyptians divided their land and cities into ______ provinces.
Ancient Egyptians divided their land and cities into ______ provinces.
42
Which profession was NOT a skilled job in Ancient Egypt?
Which profession was NOT a skilled job in Ancient Egypt?
- Artisans
- Farmers
- Scribes
- Soldiers (correct)
Children from wealthy families in Ancient Egypt were often expected to work as farmers.
Children from wealthy families in Ancient Egypt were often expected to work as farmers.
False (B)
Match the social class in Ancient Egypt with their corresponding roles:
Match the social class in Ancient Egypt with their corresponding roles:
How could slaves in Ancient Egypt earn their freedom?
How could slaves in Ancient Egypt earn their freedom?
What kind of toys did Egyptian children play with?
What kind of toys did Egyptian children play with?
Children in Ancient Egypt were not expected to marry until they were adults.
Children in Ancient Egypt were not expected to marry until they were adults.
What were the main tasks of scribes in Ancient Egypt?
What were the main tasks of scribes in Ancient Egypt?
The most important people in each province of Ancient Egypt were the ______.
The most important people in each province of Ancient Egypt were the ______.
Flashcards
Specialized Workforce
Specialized Workforce
A division of labor where individuals focus on specific skilled jobs.
Artisans
Artisans
Skilled workers who create goods like houses, jewelry, and cloth.
Scribes
Scribes
Professionals trained to write and record events in Ancient Egypt.
Social Classes
Social Classes
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Rulers and Priests
Rulers and Priests
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Provinces
Provinces
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Slavery Causes
Slavery Causes
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Children's Play
Children's Play
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Marriage Age
Marriage Age
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Study Notes
Ancient Egypt - Daily Life
- Work: Egyptians had specialized workers like artisans, who built houses, pyramids, temples, created cloth, crafts, and jewelry. Some became scribes, who recorded events.
Growing Civilization - Social Classes
- Social Structure: Egypt was divided into 42 provinces, each needing officials (rulers).
- Rulers: Top of the social hierarchy, most respected and important.
- Priests: Held same social status as rulers, very important.
- Scribes & Government Officials: Worked with rulers.
- Farmers & Artisans: Next social level down.
- Slaves & Labourers: Bottom class; became slaves through debt, crime, or capture.
Children
- Play: Egyptian children played with dolls, marbles, animal figures, board games, and physical games like ball.
- Education: Children of the higher social classes went to school to learn crafts (artisans, scribes).
- Lower Class Children: Children of lower classes often followed family professions.
- Marriage: Most children married by age 15.
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