Lesson 9 Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Afterlife
A
an existence after death
2
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Hieroglyph
A
a symbol used in hieroglyphics, a system of writing developed around 3000 B.C.E.
3
Q
Neutral
A
not taking sides or getting involved in disagreements
4
Q
Noble
A
of high birth or rank
5
Q
Occupied
A
to take up or fill
6
Q
Peasant
A
a person who does farm work
7
Q
Rigid
A
stiff; unable to bend
8
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Role
A
a position based on socially expected behavior
9
Q
Social class
A
a group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights
10
Q
Social pyramid
A
a pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society
11
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Status
A
the position, or standing, of an individual compared to others in the same society
12
Q
Supreme
A
the highest ruling level
