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Daily Life- Domestic Life

Emma Hughes

Main idea: Children’s lives

Many children died at a very young age, therefore they were not considered a member of the community until they hit puberty.
Children who did not attend school played a variety of games explained in more detail in the “life at home section.”

Marriage existed when a man and a woman moved in together in a new home.
No special event, or ceremony for marriage.
Divorce occurs when two people who have been living together separate, and live in two separate homes.

Main idea: Women’s roles
The amount of labor a women is to do is determined by their class
Lower class women-
Work more
Take part in the work of…
Caring for children. Cook, and clean the family’s home. Make the family’s clothing. During certain seasons, women were expected to help the men in the fields.
Higher class women are responsible for…
Running the household
Overseeing servants
Caring for children

Main idea: Life at home

Leisure time
Games in the Egyptian setting include Leapfrog, tug of war, and a popular board game called Senet
Hunting was popular, especially on rivers, such as the Nile. People considered hunting a sport, as they preyed upon river animal such as water birds, hippopotamuses, and crocodiles.
For families, parties were popular, and everyone enjoyed a good celebration. At the events, there were many people. There was drinks, and entertainment, including