Background information: Ptahhotep was a civil servant and priest in Ancient Egypt. He is known for his aphorisms, or principles of truth, about Egyptian life and culture. This is one such passage about how to behave in a temple. If you are in the antechamber, Stand and sit as fits your rank, Which was assigned to you the first day. Do not trespass - you will be turned back. —Ptahhotep, ca. 2300 BCE What was Ptahhotep’s purpose in writing this passage? To explain equal rights enjoyed by Egyptians. To remind people of their place in society. To give instructions on how to serve Pharaoh To explain Egyptian laws.