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How was society structured in the Old Kingdom?

By the end of the Old Kingdom, Egypt had about 2 million people. As the population grew, social classes appeared. The Egyptians believed that a well-ordered society would keep their kingdom strong.

At the top of Egyptian society was the pharaoh. Just below him were the upper classes, which included priests and key government officials. Many of these priests and officials were nobles, or people from rich and powerful families.

Next in society was the middle class. It included lesser government officials, scribes, and a few rich craftspeople.

The people in Egypt's lower class, more than 80 percent of the population, were mostly farmers. During flood season, when they could not work in the fields, farmers worked on the pharaoh's building projects. Servants and slaves also worked hard.

As society developed during the Old Kingdom, Egypt traded with some of its neighbors. Traders traveled south along the Nile to Nubia toacquiregold, copper, ivory, slaves, and stone for building. Trade with Syria provided Egypt with wood for building and for fire. Egyptian society grew more complex during this time. It continued to be organized, disciplined, and highly religious.

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