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question #1 Describe the social hierarchy of the ancient Egyptians.

The hierarchy in Ancient egypt was like a triangle. On top was the pharaoh. The Pharaoh was a religious and political leader. The pharaoh ruled over everyone. The there was Government Officials. The Government Officals were Nobles preists- Upper class, also known as the "white kilt class" physicians and engineers. They were called the white kilt class becuase there clothes were never dirty.These were the upper class people so they never had to worry about anything. Then there was the soliders. The soliders used wooden weapons with bronze tips and they might ride chariots. Below the soliders were scribes. Scribes kept records, told stories, wrote poetry,described anatomy and medical treatments. Below the scribes were merchants and they were Money/barter system was used merchants might accept bags of grain for payment. Below the merchants were Artisans. Artisans would carve statues and reliefs showing military battles. Then below them there were farmers and the farmers grew wheat, barley, lentils and onions. Then the people all the way at the bottom were slaves and servants and they helped the wealthy with their house and helped raised the children.   

The social Hierarchy played a big role in the egyptian lives. You always wanted to be on the top because that's where you were living the life. You didn't have to worry about anything like the slaves did. The slaves had the worst out off all them. But Mr.Schick said that they're lives and living conditions were a lot better than they were in America. You didn't want to be on the bottom half of the triangle because your life pretty much sucked. The lower class did not have it as good as the upper class. If you were born in Egypt back then you wanted to be in the upper class.



question #2  Discuss the importance of the Nile River in the lives of Egyptians.

The Nile played a huge role in the lives in the Egyptians. Everything ran thorugh it. For example they traded on it which could get them better goods. They bathed in it and also used it for transportation. Transportation played a big role because they traded on the Nile so they made sailboats so they could do that. It flooded every June. In October it would leave behind rich soil. This is a good thing because They can plant and have more crops. This was a good time fo rfarmers because they could make a lot of money. If the Egyptians didin't have the Nile I don't think they would survive. I say this because every main thing they need involves the Nile. The Nile played a huge part for the Egyptians and still does today.