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Egyptian Social Structure. (Artisans (metalworkers, painters, carpenters,…
Egyptian Social Structure.
Ancient Egypt’s Social Pyramid
Pharaoh is leader
social classes
2 highest classes
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government officials
Carried out orders
powerful and wealthy
priests
in charge of
religious rituals
ceremonies
burial
Death
Temples
And powerful
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structured like pyramid
Priests
powerful
Duties of Priests
Temple priests
charge of temples
oversaw religious ceremonies
Scribes
recorded information for
religious leaders
government leaders
Many schooling years
Government Officials
inherited by family
Important Government Officials
chief treasurer
oversees treasure
military commander
controls military
vizer
chief judge
assists the pharaoh
luxury
fine homes
plenty time socialize
great wealth
Slaves
prisoners-of-war
royal palace
in temples
works on homes
Peasants
lowest class
providing food supply
massive building projects
worked the land
Artisans
metalworkers
painters
carpenters
sculptors
stone carvers