Traditions and Encounters, 4th Edition (Bentley)

After reading the Contexts & Connections essay in this chapter, research the topic further by taking a look at the following links. Suggested essay questions follow to help you digest this material.

The Rosetta Stone: Translation of the Greek Section

Location: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/rosetta-stone-translation.html

Description: Translation of a portion of the Rosetta Stone.

1			What were some of the accomplishments of King Ptolemy according to the Rosetta Stone? How would he be honored for those accomplishments?

Instruction in Letter Writing

Location: http://www.utexas.edu/courses/classicalarch/readings/scribes.html

Description: A writing teacher castigates a student for not taking his studies seriously.

2			According to the anonymous author of Instructions in Letter Writing, what were the advantages of being able to read and write hieroglyphics? How did being a scribe compare to other careers?