Pharaoh & Government Officials
At the top of the pyramid was the Pharaohs. These supreme rulers were looked upon as gods, and their word was law, and nobody could change that. Religion strengthened their authority.
The daily life of a pharaoh was very luxurious and carefree. He/she was the main military and religious leader of the whole civilization. This ruler held the names, "Lord of the two Lands," and "High Priest of Every Temple." He owned all the land, made laws, and collected taxes. His military responsibilities were to defend the Egyptian army against foreigners. His religious responsibilities were to carry out daily rituals to every god- ex: purifying clothing.
At the top of the pyramid was the Pharaohs. These supreme rulers were looked upon as gods, and their word was law, and nobody could change that. Religion strengthened their authority.
The daily life of a pharaoh was very luxurious and carefree. He/she was the main military and religious leader of the whole civilization. This ruler held the names, "Lord of the two Lands," and "High Priest of Every Temple." He owned all the land, made laws, and collected taxes. His military responsibilities were to defend the Egyptian army against foreigners. His religious responsibilities were to carry out daily rituals to every god- ex: purifying clothing.
Government Officials~
Government Officials carried out the orders of the Pharaoh. Most came from noble families, who enjoyed a high quality powerful life.
Their life was very similar to the Pharaohs. It consisted of wealth and socializing with other upper-class citizens. They attended banquets in fine linen clothing, and ate fancy food. Some of the foods they might have ate while attending the banquets are: roasted ducks, geese, pigeons, quail, antelope, wild sheep, goat, alongside with figs, dates, cakes, and plenty of beer and wine. Both men and women wore perfume. Women wore layers of beads, painted their nails and wore dramatic makeup. At the beginning of the banquet the guests were offered blessings. Some of the blessings included great happiness, a long life, and good health. They responded with, "welcome, welcome" and "bread and beer" as a way of saying to go eat. While feasting, men and women sat on high chairs with high backs. Others sat else where on stools or cushions. Back then, they did not use forks or spoons, people used their fingers. While enjoying their food, they watched entertainment like music, dancing, and acrobatics.