Unveiling Ancient Egypt's Social Hierarchy

Unveiling Ancient Egypt's Social Hierarchy

Learning Objective

Understand the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt and the roles and responsibilities of different classes of people.

What do you already know about the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt?

Introduction to Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt was a civilization with a complex social structure. It was divided into different classes of people, each with specific roles and responsibilities.

The Pharaoh

The pharaoh was the highest authority in ancient Egypt, considered a god on earth. They led the government, controlled the land, and held religious significance.

Priests and Nobles

Priests held important religious roles, performing rituals and ceremonies. Nobles were high-ranking officials who served the pharaoh and managed the land.

Scribes and Artisans

Scribes were responsible for writing and record-keeping, essential for administrative and religious purposes. Artisans were skilled craftsmen who created goods for the kingdom.

Farmers and Laborers

The majority of the population were farmers and laborers who worked the land, built monuments, and contributed to the economy.

Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

The social hierarchy influenced every aspect of daily life, from work and family roles to religious practices and leisure activities.

Interactive Activity

Divide students into small groups and assign each group a specific class from the social hierarchy. Ask them to create a short skit or presentation depicting the roles and responsibilities of that class.

Conclusion and Review

Summarize the key points about the social hierarchy and review the roles and responsibilities of different classes in ancient Egypt.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.