Who were the Mamluks?

What will be an ideal response?

Answers will vary. Former Turkish slaves who converted to Islam, they established their capital in Cairo, Egypt, which became the largest Muslim city in the late Middle Ages.

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For the most part, pyramids are believed to have been built by

a. slaves. b. Jews. c. seasonal workers. d. Nubians.

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In the Egyptian societal hierarchy, what group would have been just above the peasants?

A. large landowners B. slaves C. priests D. artisans

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