Social Hierarchy in Ancient Egypt

1. Pharaoh  
2. Vizier
3. Nobles and Scribes
4. Government Workers
5. Farmers 
6. Peasants and Slaves 

• In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was the overall ruler of the people and land. Besides having control over all aspects of government and commerce, he was also a religious leader. In the eyes of the people the pharaoh was a living god. It is important to note that not only were the pyramids built to grant pharaohs a safe passage into the afterlife, but also to insure them of their wealth. 

• A vizier was the right hand man of the pharaoh. They were the second most powerful official in ancient Egypt and selected from the ranks of nobles and scribes. A vizier was responsible for overseeing many government projects such as state archive reports, construction projects, and the state judiciary system.

• Peasants made up the majority of the Egyptian population. Peasants typically worked on farms or served in the homes of the higher class. Some peasants even worked on the pyramids, even though pyramid building was typically left for the slaves. In regards to Ancient Egyptian slaves, most were prisoners of war.