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 just because your father was a doctor, you still had to go to school and learn at the House of Life.
There were a couple of professions that could help you move up the social ladder if you did not inherit an occupation from your father. 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.
Social Classes - the Social Scale
Scribes and Scribe School in Ancient Egypt
The Vizier - highest position in ancient Egypt except for the Pharaoh
The Army - Soldiers in Ancient Egypt
Craftsmen & Artists in Ancient Egypt
Explore Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt for Kids
Geography, History, Government
Two Lands,
Unification,
King Menes
The Many Uses of Papyrus & Making Paper
Time Keeping and Shadow Clocks
Daily Life
Professions/Jobs
Professions,
Occupations
&
Jobs
Religion - Mummies, Gods, Goddesses, Myths and More
Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Many Religious and Joyous Festivals
Canopic Jars (also spelled Canpic)
Games
Inventions and Achievements
Animals
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
Activities and Projects for Ancient Egypt
Lesson Plans and Units for Ancient Egypt
Vocabulary Lists and Interactives with definitions
Games: Free Interactive online for Kids to learn more about Ancient Egypt