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Egyptian Culture — Quiz

Question 10 • World History

How is the Rosetta Stone key to modern-day understanding of ancient Egypt?

Answer
A
The Rosetta Stone outlined ancient Egypt’s social hierarchy.
B
The Rosetta Stone contained a timeline of Egyptian dynasties.
C
The Rosetta Stone allowed for the interpretation of hieroglyphs.
D
The Rosetta Stone provided a map of the pharaohs’ tombs.

Explanation

The Rosetta Stone carries the same decree in three writing systems, including hieroglyphs and ancient Greek. Scholars who could read Greek used it to decipher hieroglyphs, making many ancient Egyptian writings understandable. Therefore, the correct choice is “The Rosetta Stone allowed for the interpretation of hieroglyphs.”

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