That’s my cousin over there! Pyramids

Trade & Economics Farming was the main form of economy in Egypt Access to the Nile prompted trade Silt = fine soil found in rivers Irrigation = supplying land with water from a river using network of canals Shaduf = bucket w/ a counterweight used to transfer water into irrigation ditches

Egyptian Power Pyramid Pharaoh Vizier Priests Nobles Scribes Peasants Slaves

Pharaoh Khufu exercised absolute power when building the Great Pyramid. Not “Pharrell”

Vizier Highest official in Ancient Egypt Serve the Pharaoh Appointed by the Pharaoh The "Alfred" of Egypt

Priests Religious Leaders Cleaned statues and monuments Led festivals What kind of music do mummies like? Wrap Music! Wow, that was a terrible joke.

Nobles Served Pharaohs Entertainment and appearances Family connections and influence "Kardashians" of Egypt

Scribes Privileged members of society Educated (tutors, small schools, apprentices) Hieroglyphics = picture-like symbols that stand for ideas, things, or sounds. What did the pharaoh say when he saw the pyramid I know, it’s probably because I don’t have legs! I guess I don’t have a future in stand-up comedy. Mummy’s Home!

Peasants Most Egyptians were farmers Paid about 60% of Egypt's taxes “Sharecroppers” Worked Sun up till sun down Wore coarse linen kilt, reed sandals

Slaves Lowest position in society Mostly foreigners (from Nubia) Possible to sell themselves into slavery to escape poverty This was a last resort for native Egyptians