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Most slaves in ancient Egypt performed the role of servants in the houses of the wealthy. They were usually fairly treated, adequately clothed and well fed. Remember there were no modern labour saving devices. Every household job had to be done by hand. It was hard graft.
Some slaves were hired as mercenaries in the army.
Others were less fortunate, forced to do humiliating, degrading and often dangerous work such as working on the land, digging canals, building monuments and temples, quarrying and worst of all working in the mines. They were at the mercy of tough overseers. Their food was pretty basic. They usually went naked being too low in status to be given clothes. Slaves were punished if they didn't work hard enough.
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∙ 7y agoMany slaves in ancient Egypt performed the role of servants in the houses of the wealthy. They were usually fairly treated, adequately clothed and well fed. Remember there were no modern labour saving devices. Every household job had to be done by hand. It was hard graft.
Some slaves were hired as mercenaries in the army.
Many were less fortunate, forced to do humiliating, degrading and often dangerous work such as working on the land, digging canals, building monuments and temples, quarrying and worst of all working in the mines. They were at the mercy of tough overseers. Food was pretty basic. They usually went naked. Slaves were punished if they didn't work hard enough.
Many slaves in ancient Egypt performed the role of servants in the house of the wealthy. They were usually fairly treated, adequately clothed and well fed. Remember there were no modern labour saving devices. Every household job had to be done by hand. It was hard graft.
Those who were less fortunate were forced to do humiliating, degrading and often dangerous work such as working on the land, digging canals, building monuments, quarrying and worst of all working in the mines. They were at the mercy of tough overseers. Food was pretty basic and they were usually naked.
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Why Did Ancient Egypt Had Slavery?
Slavery was in every country in Ancient times. It actually wasn't very big in Ancient Egypt. It was partly a symbolic thing. After invading a country, you would take a few of the people back to your country. This showed how you had truly conquered the country. Most slaves worked like servants in rich households, including that of the pharaoh. They were allowed to marry and have children. They could be freed by their owners.
What did slaves in ancient Egypt eat?
Slaves were usually fed on a diet of bread and onions
Why didn't the Egyptians use slaves to build pyramids?
Because they had thousands of peasant farmers to do the work when the Nile flooded and no work was possible on the land.
Did slaves in Egypt get paid?
Slaves in ancient Egypt got paid with bread and beer. Proper beer not the fizzy "lager" you often get in pubs these days.
Difference between the pharaohs lives and slaves livies of ancient Egypt?
a slave had to work, while a pharaoh didn't have to. slaves are under the power of the pharaoh. the pharaoh rules over himself
What is a slave name from ancient Egypt?
Slaves in Ancient Egypt were called hem
Were ancient Egypt slaves white?
most Anciet egypt slaves were greeks and romans.
What are laborers in ancient Egypt?
Slaves.....
What was something that ancient Rome and ancient Egypt had in common?
had slaves
What is an ancient Egypt boat powered by?
Slaves rowing.
Did the slaves in ancient Egypt have no rights?
They were allowed to marry.
Who had the least power in ancient Egypt?
the peasants
Did the slaves in Ancient Egypt dig the canals?
Yes they did
What country were the Hebrews held as slaves?
ancient Egypt
Who did all the work in Ancient Egypt?
The peasants and the slaves
Why didn't slaves in Ancient Egypt get paid?
Because they were slaves the property of another person.
How did ancient Egypt find there slaves?
The Ancient Egyptians conquered other countries nearby, and made slaves of war prisoners
