9. Class-Based Society The Royal Family – Family of the Pharoah Nobles, also known as “Servants of the Gods” Usually doctors, mathematicians, and astronomers Middle Class Carpenters, metalworkers, jewelry makers, sculptors Lowest Class Slaves
12. Owned all of the land, made laws, collected taxes, and defended Egypt against foreigners.
13. Represented the gods on Earth. He performed rituals and built temples to honor the gods.
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15. Why is he famous? His fame doesn’t come from his rule, but rather from the finding of his tomb on November 4, 1922. Up until this time, it was believed that all tombs were raided and robbed, however this tomb remained intact for thousand of years and shed light on the lives of King Tut and his people.
16. So, what did researchers find? Hieroglyphs Jewelry Decorative Arts Games Mummies
17. Hieroglyphs Egyptian Writing Derived from the Greek language and means “Sacred Sign” Made up of symbols that look like people, animals, plants, and many other objects. Carved into walls of monuments, temples, and tombs – King Tut!