1. That’s my cousin over there!
Pyramids

2. 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

3. Egyptian Power Pyramid
Pharaoh
Vizier
Priests
Nobles
Scribes
Peasants
Slaves

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

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

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

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

8. 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!

9. 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

10. 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