The Pharaoh's Earthly responsibilities
o Direct the civil administration
o Command and control the army
o Protect the people and keep peace and order
o Make all laws, and sometimes make decisions...
Scribes were the only people besides priests that could write in hieroglyphics. When Pharaohs wanted to write something, they would hire a scribe to write in hieroglyphics for them.
Many slaves in ancient Egypt performed the role of servants in the houses of the wealthy. They were usually fairly treated, adequately clothed and well fed. Remember there were no modern labour...