Egyptian society

Question 1

How many dinasties were there in ancient Egypt?

Answer 1

31

Question 2

Who were the integrants of high Egyptian society? How did they contribute to society?

Answer 2

1. Nobles: Governed provinces. They were the pharao’s family and the aristocracy.
2. Priests: Controlled temples and religious events. They could ¨comunicate with the gods.¨
3. Scribes: They were responsable of the administrations of taxes, crops, wealth,..
4. Army: They protected the Egyptian borders in exchange for slaves, gold, lands,…

Question 3

What were the pharao’s powers?

Answer 3

He had the absolute power; he was chief of the army, and lead most of the battles; he was owner of everything within his borders, and did not pay taxes (just like the high society); he was considered a god on Earth, and so he was also the highest religous leader….

Question 4

When did the Ancient Empire rise and fall in Egypt?

Answer 4

It started in 3.100 b. C. and ended in 2.050 b. C.

Question 5

When did the Middle Empire rise and fall?

Answer 5

It started in 2.050 b. C. and ended 1.580 b. C.