Egyptian society
When we seek to know our origin, we have to do an in - depth study in one of the first civilizations of the world, society Egyptian.
Among that which we historians know, we have the notion that society Egyptian was developed shrouded the Nile River and surrounded by the African desert Sahara.
Its importance is huge, because it was there that was the beginning of a civilization highly developed that intrigues us today. Their culture, economics and politics are still studied, but the historian, today, reached some consensus that we will show below.
Then seek to know and dive into this adventure with us.
ORGANIZATION OF EGYPTIAN COMPANY
His organization was very efficient, but the form in which it was distributed was quite unfair. The functions of social groups and people were quite certain, and there is a rule in most cases, any social mobility.
The people who owned less powers were obliged to respect those who were in office just above, so that efficient organization enabled the Egyptians to persist long among the world's most developed civilizations.
Let's begin the social division of civilizationEgyptian , for it will be part listed some representatives of groups to show what were its main features.
PHARAOH
This was on top of the social pyramid ofcivilization . He had the function of controlling the whole population. His powers were total, as well as everything was God's representative on earth, and also, therefore, considered a god.
His divine role gave him power theocratic. The population believed to have material success in life had to thank and encourage parties to the ruler.
Their power was challenged by some people.Inasmuch as he was considered a god, people were afraid of being punished.
The taxes collected from the people were all led to the Pharaoh and his family. Thus, these people lived in a luxurious way and with a lot of stewardship, unlike the rest of the population.
PRIESTS
These God's representatives were just below Pharaoh in the social organization of Ancient Egypt. His responsibilities tangenciavam rituals, parties and also religious activities. All features and characteristics of the Egyptian gods were known by them.
Their mediation between God and civilizationbrought enormous benefits priests. Thus being able to thus have some privileges within this society.
Its importance was so great that many bodies of priests were preserved - through mummification - and placed inside pyramids.
HEADS MILITARY
For a powerful and rich civilization it had to some people that would preserve material and territorial integrity. These military leaders were responsible for the safety of people and especially the Pharaoh and his family.
Its highlight was even higher in times of war.Its preparation went through numerous tasks: from the organization to the effective practice.
scribes
Holders of knowledge of hieroglyphic writing, they also had great social prestige. The scribes were responsible for recording the events, and also the life of the Pharaoh.
TRADERS
They also held some importance in societyEgyptian . They were responsible for bringing goods scarce in the region into Egypt. This brought certain prestige to this important function.
CRAFTSMEN, FARMERS and SOLDIERS
These are the less privileged part of societyEgyptian . Their tasks were usually very large and its relatively small gains. This is one of the reasons of society Egyptian is so uneven.
SLAVES
They had no rights at all, slaves were usually obtained through wars and battles thatcivilization Egyptian came out winning. They worked hard and received practically nothing.In society Egyptian , they were despised.
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