Which phrase about ancient egyptian society is true?
a) social mobility was not possible.
b) pharaohs served the priestly class.
c) priests ran most of the government.
d) slaves could work their way up in class.

The answer is A. Social mobility was not possible.

EXPLANATION

Egyptian society structures are like a pyramid. The top was the gods, such as Isis, Osiris, and Ra. Egyptians believed that the universe is controlled by gods. It was important by the Egyptians to make their gods happy. The gods can cause famine, bring death, and make the Nile overflow.

The Egyptians elevated some of the human beings into being a god. Pharaohs, the leaders of ancient Egypt, believed in a human form of god. The gods have power over the subjects. Huge stone pyramids were built when the pharaohs died. The huge stone pyramids were built as the pharaohs’ tombs. When the pharaohs were buried within the pyramid, specifically inside the chambers.

Some people of ancient Egypt believed that pharaohs were their gods. The Egyptians trusted the pharaohs with a lot of responsibilities. They entrusted their pharaohs with protection. The pharaoh directed the army in order to protect Egypt from foreign threats or internal conflict.  

All laws of ancient Egypt protect the discretion of the pharaoh. The taxes from the citizens are given to the pharaoh’s warehouse. The taxes that are paid were in the form of grain. The grains that are gathered are used to feed the people that were influenced by famine.

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KEYWORD: ancient Egypt, society, social mobility, Egyptian, Egyptian society, Egyptian society structures, Pharaohs  

Subject: Social Studies

Class: 10-12

Subchapter: Ancient Egypt

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