What was the social hierarchy of ancient Egypt

What was the social hierarchy of ancient Egypt?

LIVING GOD Social Hierarchy Aof Egypt Vizier = high ranking official SLAVES

Being a Pharaoh = the good and the bad BAD = Blamed if crops don’t grow, disease, wars GOOD = you are worshipped as a god; given the credit if the people are happy

Pharaohs and Queens They were the kings or Queens of Egypt. He or she decided what was right or wrong and their word was law. The people of Egypt considered the pharaoh to be a half-human and half-god.

Priests -Advised Pharaoh Priests had to be pure and clean. They shaved their heads and bodies and washed four times a day. This statue of a priest has a bald head, a fake beard and he is in the praying position

Nobles Noblemen held high office in Ancient Egypt and helped the Pharaoh to rule the country. Being a noble was one of the best jobs in Egypt. Noble on a hunting trip with his family

Scribes were the few Egyptians who knew how to read and write. Scribes were very wise Being a scribe was an extremely difficult job = hundreds of different hieroglyphs to remember. High status job Training = 12 years This statue of a Scribe was found in his tomb A peasant making papyrus

Craftsmen Egyptian craftsmen were highly skilled. They learned their trade from their fathers and, in turn, taught their sons. Craftsmen carving statues and ornaments Carpenters using a bow drill Metal workers making precious objects

Peasants/Slaves The most important business in Egypt was farming. Peasants herding cattle for the Pharaoh Most of the people who worked in the fields were peasants. No legal status for peasants or slaves Peasants preparing food for a banquet

Homework • Journal #18: If you can choose the day in the life as one of these people who would you choose? A) Pharaoh/Queen D) Scribe B) Priest E) Craftsmen C) Noble F) Peasant/Slave • Why did you choose this person? Write a detailed paragraph about the job/role this person had in Ancient Egypt. • Journal #19: Finish CNN outline/paragraph for HW