Ancient Egyptian Society and Daily Life

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Which group of people in ancient Egypt was responsible for writing and keeping records?

  • Scribes (correct)
  • Slaves
  • Farmers
  • Artisans

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?

Government officials and priests

Egyptian children typically married by the age of ___ .

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Match the following groups of people with their roles in ancient Egypt:

<p>Scribes = Wrote and kept records Artisans = Specialized craftsmen Farmers = Worked the land Government Officials = Ran the provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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Egyptian Artisans

Skilled workers like builders, jewelers, and cloth makers.

Scribes

Professionals who wrote and kept records for the Egyptians.

Social Classes in Egypt

Hierarchy divided into officials, priests, scribes, farmers, and slaves.

42 Provinces

Egypt divided into areas for better governance.

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Slavery in Egypt

Those could become slaves due to debt, crime, or capture in war.

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Children's Play in Egypt

Egyptian kids played with toys and board games; higher classes attended school.

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Marriage Age in Egypt

Most children married by age 15 in Ancient Egypt.

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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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