L9 Flashcards
An existence after death
afterlife
A symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E
hieroglyph
Not taking sides or getting involved in disagreements
neutral
Of high birth or rank
noble
To take up or fill
occupied
A person who does farm work
peasant
Stiff; unable to bend
rigid
A position based on socially expected behavior
role
a group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights
social class
a pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society
social pyramid
The position, or standing, of an individual compared to others in the same society
status
The highest ruling level
supreme
Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described by the shape of a pyramid rather than a cube?
Most people were in the bottom classes and fewest people were at the top
Who built the giant temples of the Pharaohs?
Peasants flooding season
What activities were men only allowed to do?
Work as scribes
How did most government officials get their jobs
Heritage position from a family member
Describe the role of women in Religion.
Woman, priest, oversee temples, devoted to music, and dancing
Name the most important duty of the vizier.
Served as chief judge
What was found in the sanctuary of a temple?
Statues of the temple god
Why did Egyptians bury some bread and beer with their dead?
To have things in the afterlife
What was one of the few ways that a boy from a peasant family could rise to a higher social class?
Attend scribe school
Why did it take many years to become a scribe?
They had to memorize over 700
Skilled scribes wrote on papyrus, which was made from ______.
Papyrus plant 
Name the social status from highest to lowest.
Pharaoh
Government official
Priest
Scribes
Artisans
Peasant
What helped us win today artisans
Carved and painted scenes of daily life
Most peasants lived in _____.
Houses made of mud brick
In what form did many farmers pay their taxes?
With crops mostly grain
In the life of a present, which season came
next after the flooding season
Planting season
