Egyptian society was based on religious and political systems. The egyptians had a pyramid society consisting of eight levels. The first and highest level was held by the pharaoh. He was the ruler of the state, a god, and the highest judicial authority. The second level was held by the vizier. He was the prime minister, the head priest, and the supreme judge of the state. The third level consisted of the Imakhu which translates into "the honored ones". These were the family and friends of the pharaoh. They were appointed to high jobs within the bureaucracy like General Ambassador, Governor of a region, and Keeper of the Crown Jewels. On the fourth level were the Nomarchs who were local barons controlling small districts. The Nomarchs were directly in charge of most people and kept general order. The fifth level was held by the scribes, or the educated officials who kept written records and were responsible for most communications in the kingdom. The sixth level consisted of the priests. The seventh level consisted of the Hemutiu or craftsmen. These were the skilled workers who took care of the needs of the wealthy. They were the weavers, embalmers, metalworker, the painters, and the jewelers. The eighth and final level was held by the peasants and the poor who made up ninety percent of the population.
Egyptian daily life revolved around their family and their religion. The average Egyptian family was a nuclear one, meaning comprising of a husband, wife and kids. The father was responsible for the economic well being of the family while the mother was responsible for raising the children and taking care of the household. However, the women in ancient Egyptian society had many more rights that women in other ancient civilizations. Women could administer all private property independently of her father or husband, according to her needs. Such property included land, servants, slaves, livestock, and financial instruments. A woman could sue her husband for divorce and could go to court if she had been raped. Still, the institution of marriage was an important part of society. It brought respect to a woman and her family.
In Egyptian society, raising and educating the children meant preparing them for adulthood. Peasant children helped their parents in the fields. Sons of craftsmen served as apprentices to their fathers. Nobles sometimes sent their children to receive a formal education in order to become army officers or scribes.
The third level consisted of the Imakhu which translates into "the honored ones". These were the family and friends of the pharaoh. They were appointed to high jobs within the bureaucracy like General Ambassador, Governor of a region, and Keeper of the Crown Jewels. On the fourth level were the Nomarchs who were local barons controlling small districts. The Nomarchs were directly in charge of most people and kept general order. The fifth level was held by the scribes, or the educated officials who kept written records and were responsible for most communications in the kingdom. The sixth level consisted of the priests. The seventh level consisted of the Hemutiu or craftsmen. These were the skilled workers who took care of the needs of the wealthy. They were the weavers, embalmers, metalworker, the painters, and the jewelers. The eighth and final level was held by the peasants and the poor who made up ninety percent of the population.
Egyptian daily life revolved around their family and their