Lesson 9

Question 1

Afterlife

Answer 1

An existence after death

Question 2

Hieroglyph

Answer 2

A symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E

Question 3

Neutral

Answer 3

Not taking sides or getting involved in disagreement

Question 4

Noble

Answer 4

Of high birth or rank

Question 5

Occupied

Answer 5

To take up or fill

Question 6

Peasant

Answer 6

A person who does farm work

Question 7

Rigid

Answer 7

Stiff; unable to bend

Question 8

Role

Answer 8

A position based on socially expected behavior

Question 9

Social class

Answer 9

A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth property and rights

Question 10

Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described by the shape of a pyramid rather than a cube

Answer 10

There were more people closer to the bottom of the pyramid

Question 11

Who built the giant temples of the Pharaohs

Answer 11

Peasant farmers during the flood

Question 12

What activities were only men allowed to do

Answer 12

Be scribes

Question 13

How did most gov officials get their jobs

Answer 13

Inheritance from family

Question 14

Describe the role of women in religion

Answer 14

Oversee dancing and music temples

Question 15

Most important duty of the vizier

Answer 15

Chief Judge

Question 16

What was found in the sanctuary of a temple

Answer 16

The temple god

Question 17

Why did Egyptians bury some bread and beer with their dead

Answer 17

To feed the dead in the afterlife

Question 18

What was one of the few ways that a boy from a peasant family could rise to a higher social class

Answer 18

Become a scribe