Ancient Egyptian society

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  • Timeline of Social Evolution - society changed little over the centuries
  • The Social pyramid - a hierarchical structure with power residing in a headman Pharaoh
  • Family - Strong emphasis on the nuclear family unit
  • Marriage - contracts were seen as a means of regulating the transfer of property
  • Food - When Egyptians evolved from hunters to settled farmers, a revolution occurred in food production and diet.
  • Sex - Sexual behaviors for both men and women were restricted by society
  • Women - Compared to other areas of the ancient world, they held stronger social positions and expanded legal rights.
  • Clothes - Elite Egyptians cared about their appearance and clothing which indicated their social status
  • Festivals - Most ceremonies were cultic, rather than civil
  • Demography - very high infant mortality rate and low life expectancy

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