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Work and Family Life in Ancient Egypt: Roles and Responsibilities in Civilization

Ancient Egyptian society was structured around specialized jobs and family life. Farmers innovated to produce more crops, expanding the economy and leading to job diversification beyond agriculture. Scribes maintained records, while artisans created essential goods. Rulers and priests held esteemed positions, with priests performing sacred rituals to appease the gods, vital for agricultural success. Women enjoyed more rights compared to other ancient cultures, managing property and sometimes holding official roles. Childhood included play and early education, preparing the next generation for adult responsibilities.

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Work and Family Life in Ancient Egypt: Roles and Responsibilities in Civilization

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  1. Chapter 5: Ancient Egypt Life in Ancient Egypt Lesson 2: Day 1 Work and Family Life

  2. Work and Family • Specialized Jobs • Farmer produce more crops, society’s economy expands, people learn to do jobs that do not involve agriculture. • Scribes- people whose job it is to write and keep records. • People took on new jobs when civilization became more complex. • Skills artisans erected buildings (houses, temples). Also created pottery, incense, mats, furniture, linen clothing, sandals, jewelry. • Traveled Nile, traded with other Africans.

  3. Work and Family • Rulers and Priests • Divided government into 42 provinces. • Created an army to defend Egypt. • Being a priest was one of the most respected jobs to have in society. • Priests followed rituals, took care of temples. • Before entering temples, priests would bath and put on special clothing to honor gods. • Many jobs to do in temple; clean statues, changed statues clothing, fed them meals.

  4. Work and Family • Rulers and Priests • Egyptians believed if the gods were angry, the Nile would not flood, and crops would not grow, resulting in people dying. • Priests worked to try and keep gods happy. • Hoped to keep together the social and political order.

  5. Work and Family • Slaves • Bottom of society • People became slaves if they; • Owed a debt • Committed a crime • Captured in war • Freed after a period of time. • Slaves who worked in mines could not be freed, many died from exhaustion.

  6. Work and Family • Life for Women • One of the best places in ancient world for women. • Men and women were fairly equal; equal rights. • Women could manage their own property. • Primarily took care of children, some worked with husbands in the fields. • Some women became government officials. Queen Tiy

  7. Work and Family • Childhood • Played with toys; marbles, dolls, animal figures, and board games. • Played physical games with balls made of leather or reeds. • Wealthy children went to schools run by priests and scribes. • Others learned parent’s jobs. • Married in their teens.

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