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Which group was at the top of the social organization in ancient Egypt?
What did the nonelite groups in ancient Egyptian society primarily supply?
What was a major difficulty for scholars in learning about women in ancient Egypt?
Who primarily produced most of the extant evidence about ancient Egypt?
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What was a characteristic of the ruling elite group in ancient Egypt?
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What type of materials provide limited information about the nonelite in ancient Egypt?
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Study Notes
Women in Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Egyptian society was highly stratified, with different social groups.
Social Hierarchy
- The king and royal family were at the top of the social organization.
- The ruling elite group followed, comprising literate male officials and their families.
- These officials governed the country on behalf of the king.
- The illiterate, nonelite groups formed the majority of the population and were at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
- The nonelite groups supplied food, goods, and services to the elite.
Sources and Limitations
- Scholars face challenges in obtaining a complete picture of ancient Egyptian society and women's roles due to gaps and biases in the sources.
- Most extant evidence was produced by and for the king and the elite.
- Textual and representational materials of the elite include images of the nonelite, but these were created to serve the elite's purposes and offer limited information about the nonelite.
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Explore the social hierarchy of ancient Egypt, where women's roles varied across different groups. Learn about the ruling elite and nonelite groups that shaped their society.
