1. Ancient Egyptian Society 6 th Grade Social Studies

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

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

4. Social Hierarchy

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

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

9. Merchants and Traders Traveled long distances to buy and sell.

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

16. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc3zRjkL JmA http://video.pbs.org/video/2331305481/

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

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