Question

Who were trained in ancient Egypt to read and write?
slaves
soldiers
scribes
pharaohs

Answer 1

In ancient Egypt, it was primarily the **scribes** who were trained to read and write. Scribes were highly respected individuals responsible for recording information, maintaining records, and writing documents. While some members of the elite, such as pharaohs, could also be literate, the majority of people, including slaves and soldiers, were generally not trained in reading and writing.