The Nile River served as a huge unifying factor in Egypt because it was the fastest way to travel, making communication and trade very simple things (Duiker 13). In addition to Egypt's natural defenses – the desert and the Mediterranean Sea – the Egyptians also found a sense of security in their religion. Their blessings of the sun, the Nile River, and their fertile land all took the form of gods (Duiker 15). The Egyptians had a very positive outlook on life because even if a person failed in his life, he was reincarnated so he could try again to succeed. Those who were successful and fulfilled the rules of their Gods lived an eternal life of peace and entered the heavens, also known as the Elysian Fields to the Egyptians (ancient Egypt