Daily life in ancient Egypt Flashcards
What did social life refer to in ancient Egypt?
- Social life refers to the interactions between people including relationships, and activities that individuals engage in within a society or community.
- It covers the way people connect with one another, form social bonds, and participate in various cultural, religious, and recreational practices. Throughout history, social life has been a basic and very aspect of human existence, shaping values, and society.
- It includes family, friendships, community involvement, and the broader cultural context in which people live.
What does political life refer to?
- Political life relates to the way society is organized and how it is governed, and the decision-making processes within a society.
*It involves the way people apply power, manage public affairs, and establish systems of authority and control.
- Historically, political life has evolved from early forms of tribal leadership and monarchies to political systems like what we have today.
- It covers the development of laws and the role of citizens in shaping the policies and rules that run our lives.
What does economic life refer to?
- Economic life refers to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a society.
- It includes the economic activities of individuals, businesses, and governments and their impact on the overall well-being of a community.
- Throughout history, economic life has undergone significant transformations, from hunter gatherer societies, agricultural economies based on farming (something a blending of the two) to industrialisation and the global economy we have today.
- It involves concepts such as trade, working and currency.
What was ancient Egyptian society like?
Ancient Egyptian society was layered like a pyramid. At the top was the pharaoh, who was considered both a king and a god, next was the vizier, the nobles, scribes and priests. Next were the craftsmen/artisans, then the farmers and workers, and finally there were the common people, peasants and slaves.
What were houses like in ancient Egypt?
Houses were made from mud brick, and nobles lived in great houses, and artisans, peasants and labourers lived in simple huts.
What was it like for women in ancient Egypt?
Women did not have the same rights as men, and were usually not taught to read or write, and there were not many careers open for them. In lower class families they were responsible for preparing food and caring for children, and in peasant families they also worked in the fields.
What were upper class women like?
A women’s rank in society depended on her husbands rank, but high status could also be achieved by the mother of a high ranking son. Wives and daughter of pharaohs and nobles led privileged lives with fine clothes and many servants.
What were the roles of nobles?
Nobles ruled the religions in Egypt and were responsible for making local laws and keeping order in their religion.
What was the role of priests in ancient Egypt?
They were responsible for ensuring the earth and heavens remained as the gods created them.
What was the role of officials?
Officials assisted the pharaohs in his or her role as supreme ruler of Egypt.
What was the role of priests in ancient Egypt?
Priests were responsible of recording the stocks of food, court proceedings, wills and other legal documents, tax records, magic spells, and all of the things that happened every day in the life of the pharaoh.
