Unit 3 Quiz 2

Multiple Choice. Select the BEST answer for each question. 1 attempt only.

Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described by the shape at the left, rather than the shape at the right?

Who built the giant temples of the pharaohs?

Which of these activities was permitted only to men?

How did most government officials get their jobs?

What was one of the few ways that a boy from a peasant family could rise to a higher social class?

Why did it take many years to become a scribe?

Skilled scribes wrote on papyrus, which was made from _________________.

Of these four groups, which one had the lowest social status?

How does the work of ancient Egyptian artisans help us learn today about life in ancient Egypt?

In what form did many farmers pay their taxes?

Write a Claim and Reasoning/Explanation for the following question:

"Which social class was the most important in ancient Egypt?

Claim: This is your main point or answer to the question. It’s the statement you are trying to prove in your writing.

Reasoning/Explanation: This is your reason for why you chose your answer in your claim. It shows your thinking and proves your point.