41 questions
__________ refer to how a society is organized into groups known as social classes.
Social structure
Economic system
Religion
Agricultural practices
Early river civilizations developed along a river valley because the river provided _____________.
fresh water
a means of transportation
protection from invations
all of these are correct
As Egypt's population grew, it's society became even more complex.
True
False
Scribes kept records and accounts for __________ and temples.
government officials
slaves
farmers
peasants
Many scribes became wealthy because they did not have to pay __________________.
taxes
for hair cuts!
money
for lunch
___________ made statues, furniture and jewelry.
Scribes
Artisans
Architects
Farmers
Egyptian artisans were paid fairly well.
True
False
The military offered a chance to ______ in social status.
rise
drop
stay the same
decrease
Egyptian soldiers received ______ as payment for their service.
money
wheat
land
sheep
After priests and government officials, ________ were the most respected people in ancient Egypt.
scribes
farmers
merchants
slaves
Soldiers were allowed to keep any ________ they captured in war.
treasure
gold
valuables
Farmers made up the vast majority of Egypt's population.
True
False
Priests controlled all the land in the Egyptian kingdom.
False
True
Workers that worked on a pharaoh's project were paid in money.
True
False
Family life in ancient Egypt was very important.
True
False
At age 14, girls left school to enter their father's profession.
True
False
Only wealthy children received some education - math, sports and writing.
True
False
Women could own land, divorce and make contracts.
True
False
Egyptian women had very few legal rights.
True
False
Most Egyptians lived in their own homes.
True
False
Family life was very important in Egyptian society.
True
False
In some cases, slaves could earn their freedom.
True
False
There were few slaves in Egyptian society.
True
False