Similarities Between Ancient Egypt And Ancient India

Have you ever wondered about the social classes in ancient times? The Society of Ancient India, China, and Egypt had many similarities but, they did have a few differences. During class we learned about the three societies and learned that India and Egypt were very similar, with only a few slight differences. Although, China had a much different society that focused on completely different goals than the other two.

First, the caste system of ancient india. The caste system consisted of four casts, or social classes, that you were born into and could not change your class. In class we learned a lt of information about how the caste system worked. The first class was the Brahmins, who were the priests and teachers, and were believed to come of the Hindu creators head or mouth. Next, the kshatriyas who were the second class or caste, were the warriors or kings, people focused on defence. The people in this cast were believed to come from the creators arms or torso. After that, the third caste, the Vaishyas who were the merchants, and landowners were believed to come from
One, they had a religious aspect to them, Egypt with the Pharaoh being a god and India with the Hinduism creator. Second, they had multiple classes with slaves like in Egypt, and Dalits or untouchables in India that were both at the bottom of society, and born into that position. Next they had a smaller group of people in the upper classes. Egypt had the Pharaoh and the upper class that was made up of royal family, and government or temple officials. India had the Brahmins who were teachers and priests. SImilarly Ancient China did have a top group because they had a Bureaucracy they had an upper group of government officials who made all decisions. Another similarity is that India and Egypt have very similar middle classes, that consisted of merchants landowners, and