The society in Ancient Egypt was headed by the king or pharaoh. Pharaoh means great house in the ancient Egyptian language-seeming to refer to the large palaces in which the king and the royal family lived. The king was a divine king that is having his powers from a supernatural being or God. Because of this, he had a lot of power and respect. Two kingdoms firstly existed in ancient Egypt namely the upper and Lower Egypt. The king of Upper Egypt wore a white gown and his symbol was a lily, and the king of lower wore a red gown and his symbol was a bee.

      Partly white and partly red for a unified crown was formed in when Menes unified both kingdom of Egypt.

To be noted about the social organization of a unified kingdom of Ancient Egypt are the following facts;

i) The Pharaoh: The king and the royal family were at the top of Ancient Egyptian society. They enjoyed Iights and privileges which no other Ancient Egyptian enjoyed.

ii) Priests and Nobles: These came next after the king and the royal family. This second group assisted the Pharaoh in administering the kingdom as heads of the civil service. People who offered vital services in the kingdom such as doctors, artisans, craftsmen, merchants, and other skilled workers.

iv) Soldiers: Next in rank after the middle class were the soldiers who secured the royal family, the kingdom.

v) Farmers: The farmers who constituted the largest number in terms of population came in rank after the soldiers. The farmers and their families worked the land, harvested the crops and the proceeds were handed to the upper classes.

vi) Servants and slaves: This was the lowest class of persons in Ancient Egypt.

They had no rights and did whatever they were told to do. When Ancient Egypt made war against neighbours such as the Nubians or the Libyans, the war captives Joined this lowest social class.