1. Ancient Egyptian Culture
Social Classes, Writing Systems, Science & Medicine

2. The Lives of the Egyptians
Most of what we know about everyday life is based on paintings that cover the walls of tombs and temples.
Written records also exist.

3. Egyptian Social Classes
PYRAMID OF POWER
Pharaoh’s Family
Egyptian social classes resemble a pyramid
Prisoners captured in war became slaves.
Slaves did have rights and could be set free.
There was mobility In the class system
Peasants could own land
Women had most of the same rights as men
UPPER CLASS
Priests, Court Members, Nobles
MIDDLE CLASS
Scribes, Merchants, Skilled Workers
LOWER CLASS
Laborers (paid), Peasants, Farmers
Slaves

4. Writing in Ancient Egypt
Hieroglyphs
Picture like symbols
System of writing
First written on stone and clay
Eventually used papyrus – an early form of paper

5. Science and Medicine Egypt was a “Land of great learning”
Advancements included:
The 365 day year
Geometry & Math
Surgery
Herbal Medicines
Set Bones

6. Egypt and Nubia
There is much evidence of trade between Nubia and Egypt
It is suggested that the two cultures were peaceful, friendly, neighbors.