Question

What is the meaning of "job specialization” with respect to the ancient Egyptian economy? Ancient Egyptians were all farmers, soldiers, or artisans. Ancient Egyptians were all required to serve in the army. Ancient Egyptians developed a skill in one type of work. Ancient Egyptians were assigned jobs by the pharaoh.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ancient Egyptians developed a skill in one type of work.

Explanation:

Ancient Egyptian's "job specialization" meant that the Egyptians had specific jobs according to their skills. Their work was arranged in a pyramid style where the "pharaoh" was the head of the people. He was responsible for overseeing the people and maintaining peace and order in the society. Next to him were the "priests and nobles," followed by the "traders, shopkeepers, artisans and scribes." Next were the "farmers and the herders"; then, the "unskilled workers," who were at the lowest level of the pyramid.

Each of them focused on their set skills and were classified accordingly. It also dictated their social status in life.