In the Egyptian social hierarchy, which group was responsible for maintaining records, taxes, and official documents?
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Correct answer: Scribes
Scribes were highly respected professionals who were among the few people in Egypt capable of reading and writing. They were essential to the bureaucracy, managing everything from grain stores to legal proceedings.
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