Ancient+Egypt+midterm+review

What are some special features of the Nile Valley: Geographic features of the Nile valley encouraged settlement because Key Achievements of ancient Egypt? Egyptian religious beliefs: Advantages and disadvantages of dynastic rule Reasons for Egyptian culture lasting so long: Role of the Pharaoh: Champollion solved the mystery of hieroglyphics with the Rosetta Stone What has happened to the treasures buried in Egyptian Tombs?

What are some special features of the Nile Valley: Geographic features of the Nile valley encouraged settlement because Key Achievements of ancient Egypt? Egyptian religious beliefs: Advantages and disadvantages of dynastic rule Reasons for Egyptian culture lasting so long: Role of the Pharaoh:
 * River flows through desert
 * River flows from South to north to its mouth
 * Water flows from south to north and wind blows from north to south
 * Fertile soil and fresh water for farming
 * Water for transportation by boat
 * Natural barriers to prevent invasion by enemies
 * Hieroglyphics
 * Papyrus
 * 365 day calendar
 * Embalming of the dead
 * Pyramids
 * Gods and godesses
 * Life after death
 * Priestly offerings in temples
 * Stable secession and no conflicts over wo would be king
 * No assurance that King’s heir would be fit for the job
 * Strong stable government
 * Continued prosperity thanks to the Nile
 * The pharaoh was considered a god
 * He was the kingdoms highest priest and lawmaker

Champollion solved the mystery of hieroglyphics with the Rosetta Stone What has happened to the treasures buried in Egyptian Tombs?
 * He discovered that certain sounds in Ptolemy’s cartouche had corresponding sounds in Cleopatra's cartouche
 * He then deciphered all the images in the code
 * Grave robbers stole many treasures. The ones that survived are on display in museums. Some may still be undiscovereda