Ancient Egyptian Society 6 th Grade Social Studies

Work in Egypt As Egypt grew so did more complex jobs Occupations remained in families – Son’s did their father’s occupation

What is a Social Hierarchy? Determined by a persons occupation (Job) Ranks societies most important jobs.

Social Hierarchy

Scribes Writers of Ancient Egypt Most Respected after pharaoh and priests Records and Religious texts

Artisans, Artists, and Architects Skilled Labor Builders, carpenters, jewelers, metalworkers, sculptors etc.

Merchants and Traders Traveled long distances to buy and sell.

Soldiers Professional Army Land as payment, could keep loot Egyptians mastered use of the Chariot

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Farmers and Peasants Near the bottom of Social Scale Made up most of Egypt's population % Crops went to taxes Special duties

Slaves Bottom of Social Scale Criminals or POW’s Had some legal rights, could earn their freedom.