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Which group of people in ancient Egypt was responsible for writing and keeping records?
Which group of people in ancient Egypt was responsible for writing and keeping records?
Slaves in ancient Egypt could only come from the bottom of the social structure.
Slaves in ancient Egypt could only come from the bottom of the social structure.
False (B)
What were the two highest respected classes in ancient Egyptian society?
What were the two highest respected classes in ancient Egyptian society?
Government officials and priests
Egyptian children typically married by the age of ___ .
Egyptian children typically married by the age of ___ .
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Match the following groups of people with their roles in ancient Egypt:
Match the following groups of people with their roles in ancient Egypt:
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Which of the following responsibilities did artisans NOT typically have in ancient Egypt?
Which of the following responsibilities did artisans NOT typically have in ancient Egypt?
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Children from lower social classes often attended school to learn a trade.
Children from lower social classes often attended school to learn a trade.
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Study Notes
Ancient Egyptian Daily Life
- Egyptians had a specialized workforce, with artisans, scribes, and others.
- Artisans made various goods like clothes, pottery, and jewelry.
- Scribes kept records and wrote things down.
Social Classes
- Egypt's growing civilization led to a need for organization.
- The land was divided into 42 provinces, each with its rulers.
- Rulers, priests, scribes, and government officials were the highest classes.
- Farmers and artisans made up the next social level.
- Slaves were at the bottom of the class structure, often due to debt, crime, or war.
Children
- Egyptian children played with dolls, marbles, animal figures, and board games.
- Active games, such as ball games, were popular.
- Children from higher classes often went to school to learn a trade.
- Lower class children often worked alongside their parents.
- Marriage was often forced at a young age (around 15).
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Description
Explore the fascinating aspects of daily life and social classes in ancient Egypt. This quiz covers the roles of artisans, scribes, and the hierarchical structure within the civilization, including insights into children's play and education. Test your knowledge on how these elements shaped Egyptian society.
