Egyptians social system was like a pyramid. At the top was the gods such as Osins, and Isis. They believed that the gods controlled the Universe, so it was important to keep them happy. Egyptians also believed that some humans were gods. Their Pharaoh or king was believed to be a god in human form and the Pharaoh had absolute power over their subjects. After a Pharaoh dies a pyramid was built for their tomb. The Pharaoh was buried with in the pyramid. Because the Egyptians believed that the Pharaoh was a god, they entrusted rules and responsibility. The Pharaoh was protected with dozens of men. The pharaoh directed the army in case of foreign threats or an internal conflict. Laws were enacted by the discretion of the Pharaoh. Farmers paid a tax in form of grain that was stored in the Pharaohs warehouse. Did you know that only nobles can hold government posts and priests were responsible for pleasing the gods. Nobles enjoyed great status and grew very wealthy from donations to the gods. Soldiers also supervised the peasants, farmers and slaves who were involved in building structures such as pyramids and places. At the bottom of the social system were slaves and farmers. Slavery became the fate of the ones captured in wars. Farmers tended the fields, raised animals and kept canals.