
Ancient Egypt for Kids
Professions and Occupations
There were many professions in ancient Egypt, most of which were inherited jobs. For the most part, whatever job your father had, you had. If he was a farmer, when you grew up, you would become a farmer. Other inherited jobs included doctors, teachers, bakers, fishermen, herders, boatmen, and traders.
But there were a couple of professions that could help you move up the social ladder. One was to become a scribe, the people who wrote things down. The other was to become a craftsman or an artist if you were talented.
Anyone could join the army. Thanks to Egypt's natural barriers, Egypt had little need for a large army. The army protected the delta region and the area to the south. They army also settle local differences.
Craftsmen & Artists in Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egypt for Kids
Geography, History, Government
Two Lands, Unification, King Menes
Daily Life
Professions, Occupations & Jobs
Animals
Religion - Mummies, Gods, Goddesses, Myths and More
Meet the Many Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Many Religious and Joyous Festivals
Canopic Jars (also spelled Canpic)
The Mummy's Curse and Other Curses
The Red Slippers - an Ancient Egyptian Cinderella story (retold by Lin Donn)
Isis and Osiris (retold by Lin Donn)
Games
Achievements
The Many Uses of Papyrus & Making Paper
Grain Banks, Barter, Metal Weights, Bread & Beer - Paying for Goods
Time Keeping and Shadow Clocks
Interactive Quiz Questions with Answers about Ancient Egypt by Topic
Five Themes of Ancient Egypt Geography
Ancient Egypt Arts & Architecture
Ancient Egypt Science & Inventions
Ancient Egypt for Teachers
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