Exploration of the various social classes in Ancient Egypt.

1. Ancient Egypt:
Social Classes

3. Pharaoh
The
Pharaoh
created
the laws,
made
sure
enemies
flooded
and there
was a
good
harvest.
When a
Pharaoh

4. Vizier
The Vizier
was the
Pharaoh’s
chief
advisor. He
was
responsible
documents.
He
controlled
all food and
handled all
disputes
between

5. Nobles
Nobles
ruled
over
smaller
regions
within
Egypt.
They
created
and
enforced
the laws
of their
regions.

6. Priests
Priests
were
responsibl
e for
keeping
the gods
happy.
They
performed
rituals
and
ceremoni
es, but
did not

7. Scribes
Scribes
were the
only
people
who could
read and
write.
Scribes
kept
records
about
farming,
soldiers,
and gifts to

8. Soldiers
Soldiers
defended the
country. Many
second sons
joined the
army.
Soldiers were
allowed to
share in
treasure that
Many
neighboring
countries tried
to invade
Egypt. Soldiers
were rewarded
with land for
their service to
the country.

9. Merchants
Egypt was
one of the
wealthiest
countries in
the Ancient
World.
Merchants
were more
like traders.
They traded
jewerly.
They
usually
lived in
mud huts,
but they
traveled the
world
trading
goods with

10. Craftsmen
Craftsmen
were skilled
workers like
pottery
makers,
leather
workers,
weavers,
jewelry
makers,
shoe
makers,
and tailors.
They often

11. Farmers and Peasants
Farmers
and
Peasants
worked
the lands
of the
Pharaoh
and the
free. They
were given
food,
clothing,
and
housing in
return.

12. Slaves
Slaves were
not bought
and sold.
They were
usually
prisoners
who had
been
captured in
war.
Slaves
worked in
households
of the
Pharaoh and
the nobles,
and in
mines,
quarries,
and temples.

13. How are the social
classes of Ancient
Egypt similar to the
social classes today?
How are they
different?