4.12WWBAT discribe the social classes present in Ancient

Egypt, and contrast to those of Mesopotamia, while stating

their relevance in connection to the division of labor.

1. Story Time (10 min)2. Take out travel points and timeline from yesterday.3. Flow in Homework – only ‘2 things’ paper (check for

name/heading!)4. DO NOW: Golden Goblet (see whiteboard) (10 min)

5. Social Classes Pyramid & Compare/Contrast (30 min)6. Preview Current Event Project (10 min)

SWBAT state the social

structure of Egypt by filling in a pyramid

SWBAT state the significance of each social class

SWBAT state the role women had in Ancient Egypt

4.12

people having the same

social, economic, or educational status

Social Class

What goes at the top of the Pyramid?

Pharaohs Considered gods in Egypt Complete control of land and resources Was a dynasty (children would take over pharaoh

position) Link to higher power

Government Officials

Pharaoh needed someone to manage affairs Helped coordinate building projects Helped control money Legal system

Artisans (skilled workers)

Due to surplus in food because of Nile River, predictable rain patterns and irrigation Skilled workers could concentrate on other

things Artists, architects, doctors, shopkeeper

Slaves Lowest on the social structure Did lower skilled work…building, serving Enjoyed rights such

Can be set free Climb up the social structure Rewarded for their services

Were captured prisoners

Women of Ancient Egypt

Women had power and respect in ancient Egypt They were allowed to own property and had good jobs