Question
In ancient Egyptian society, which duties did the upper class perform?
They harvested crops.
They manufactured products for sale.
They protected the land from enemy invasion.
They performed religious and governmental duties.
They harvested crops.
They manufactured products for sale.
They protected the land from enemy invasion.
They performed religious and governmental duties.
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In ancient Egyptian society, the upper class predominantly performed the following duties:
- **They performed religious and governmental duties.** The upper class, which included priests, nobles, and high officials, played significant roles in maintaining the religious practices of the society and governing the land. They were responsible for administering laws, collecting taxes, and overseeing various aspects of public life.
While members of the upper class may have had influence and involvement in the agricultural sector, the actual harvesting of crops was typically done by the lower classes, including farmers and laborers. Similarly, manufacturing products for sale and protecting the land were generally responsibilities of other societal groups.
- **They performed religious and governmental duties.** The upper class, which included priests, nobles, and high officials, played significant roles in maintaining the religious practices of the society and governing the land. They were responsible for administering laws, collecting taxes, and overseeing various aspects of public life.
While members of the upper class may have had influence and involvement in the agricultural sector, the actual harvesting of crops was typically done by the lower classes, including farmers and laborers. Similarly, manufacturing products for sale and protecting the land were generally responsibilities of other societal groups.