Ancient Egypt: Social Structure Flashcards

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What is a pharaoh?

  • The building devoted to worship
  • A record keeper and writer
  • An artisan who creates items by hand
  • A political and religious leader in Ancient Egypt (correct)

What does a class system do?

Divides people into categories depending on their job or background.

Which of the following is not a social class in Ancient Egypt?

  • Scribes
  • Farmers
  • Merchants (correct)
  • Priests

What is a monument?

<p>A building that is made to remember or honor someone after their death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an artisan do?

<p>Creates items by hand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were scribes in Ancient Egypt?

<p>Egypt's official record keepers and writers who used hieroglyphics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes a peasant in Ancient Egypt?

<p>The lowest people on the social pyramid, mostly farmers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do taxes refer to?

<p>Money or goods paid to the government officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a priest in Ancient Egypt?

<p>Cares for religious ceremonies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A noble is someone from a low social class.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does luxurious mean?

<p>Extremely fancy or elegant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a temple?

<p>A building that is devoted to worship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sanctuary?

<p>A location used as a safe place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a vizier?

<p>A high government official in Ancient Egypt who gave advice to the pharaoh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does social hierarchy denote?

<p>The organization of people at different ranks in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Pharaoh

  • The supreme political and religious figure in Ancient Egypt.
  • Considered a god-like ruler with ultimate authority over the kingdom.

Class System

  • Divides individuals into categories based on occupation and social background.
  • Established social order that affected daily life and responsibilities.

Social Class

  • Comprised of distinct groups within the class system.
  • Included pharaohs, government officials, priests, scribes, artisans, and peasants.

Monument

  • Structures built to commemorate or honor individuals posthumously.
  • Often associated with significant figures, such as pharaohs, and included pyramids and temples.

Artisan

  • Craftspeople who handcraft various goods.
  • In Ancient Egypt, artisans created jewelry, clothing, pottery, stone carvings, and paintings.

Scribe

  • The official record keepers of Ancient Egypt.
  • Expert in hieroglyphics, enabling documentation of events and transactions.

Peasant

  • Represented the lowest social tier, primarily consisting of farmers.
  • Played a crucial role in labor, especially in constructing monuments during the Nile's flood season.

Government Official

  • Individuals tasked with executing the pharaoh's orders.
  • Often involved in administration and oversight of state affairs.

Taxes

  • Financial or goods contributions made to the government.
  • Played a vital role in sustaining the economy and funding projects like monuments and military campaigns.

Priest

  • Responsible for conducting religious practices and ceremonies.
  • Engaged in important rites, including funerals and other spiritual observances.

Noble

  • Members of the upper social echelons with significant status and privileges.
  • Often held land and maintained power in governance.

Luxurious

  • Described as extremely fancy or opulent.
  • Reflected the wealth and indulgence present in higher social classes.

Temple

  • A dedicated place of worship for one or more deities.
  • Served as a focal point for religious activities and community gatherings.

Sanctuary

  • A space designated for safety and peace.
  • Often associated with temples or other sacred areas.

Vizier

  • A prominent government official who advised the pharaoh.
  • Supervised other officials and functioned as a chief judge in legal matters.

Social Hierarchy

  • The structured ranking of individuals based on their roles and status.
  • Influenced power dynamics and societal interactions in Ancient Egypt.

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