Skilled workers who learnt their trade

from their fathers. Before money was

used, they were paid in food. There were
many varieties, including stonemasons,
painters, woodworkers, wigmakers,
metalworkers, weavers, instrument
makers, paper makers, and jewellers.

Considered both
a king and a god.

Workers who carried

out the Pharaohs
wishes. Many were
nobles, but some
worked their way up
from being scribes.

A wealthy
class. Owned
large estates
worked by peasants.

More prosperous
commoners who
conducted trade.

Controlled the
temples
throughout
Egypt.

A sort of Prime Minister, who was

in charge of running the country.

Trained to read and write. Due to their education, they were

employed to keep important records on things like taxes.

The largest group of

Egyptians consisted mostly
of tenant farmers, who
worked land owned by
nobles and priests. Most of
their work was paid in taxes
to their superiors.

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Vizier

Nobles

Officials

Priests

Scribes

Merchants

Artisans (Skilled Craftsmen)

Peasants