Like all civilizations, lifestyle revolved around class. From high to low status, some positions were pharaohs, scribes, military, and farmers and laborers. In addition, houses were more or less lavish depending on social standing. Typically, houses were built from Nile mud with flat roofs. Often, the houses included a courtyard where meals were cooked. People would own servants who might grind wheat or cook. As far as entertainment, children played with toys such as tops and model animals pulled on a string, adults played board games, and public festivals with music and dancing were held. Food was commonly bread, leeks and other vegetables, fish caught in the Nile, and figs. Clothing was a kilt for men and a tunic for
Like all civilizations, lifestyle revolved around class. From high to low status, some positions were pharaohs, scribes, military, and farmers and laborers. In addition, houses were more or less lavish depending on social standing. Typically, houses were built from Nile mud with flat roofs. Often, the houses included a courtyard where meals were cooked. People would own servants who might grind wheat or cook. As far as entertainment, children played with toys such as tops and model animals pulled on a string, adults played board games, and public festivals with music and dancing were held. Food was commonly bread, leeks and other vegetables, fish caught in the Nile, and figs. Clothing was a kilt for men and a tunic for