Ancient Egyptian society was arranged like a pyramid with the pharaoh at the top, next would be the pharaohs family, advisors and priests, officials and tax collectors, scribes, and finally skilled workers.

The pharaoh was the richest citizen in ancient Egypt-farmers donated a portion of their crops, artists created art, and skilled laborers donated their work efforts to the pharaoh.

Farmers, not slaves, built pyramids. These farmers constructed the pyramids during the 3-month period when the Nile overflowed. They were paid with housing, food and clothing.

Ancient Egyptians believed in an Afterlife. This is why pharaohs are buried with "treasures" they might need in the next life. Often times jewelry and pets, such as cats were buried with the pharaohs.

Papyrus was used to make many things in Ancient Egypt, including simple boats and paper.

The lotus flower was important to the Egyptian people because it looks like the shape of the Nile River, which was considered a source of life for the people.

The Sphinxes of ancient Egypt were carved from desert rock, and built to remind the people of the magical powers of the pharaoh. Sphinxes have the head of a human and the body of a lion.

Anubis is part-human, part animal. This Jackal-headed figure helps people move into the afterlife when they die.

Osiris is the king god of the afterlife, and was often depicted with the face of the reigning pharaoh. He represents the strong protective father in the holy family.

Isis is the queen goddess who represented the mother of the holy family who was known for her beauty and grace.

Horus is the son in the holy family. Horus represented the loyal son who helped his parents.

These facts were taken from Hart, Avery. Mantell, Paul. (1997). Pyramids: 50 Hands-on Activities to Experience Ancient Egypt. Williamson Publishing Co., Charlotte, Vermont