Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone

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English

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1.

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Front

Who is credited with deciphering the Rosetta Stone?

Back

Jean-Francois Champollion

2.

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Front

Who helped Jean-Francois Champollion in deciphering the Rosetta Stone by recognizing cartouches?

Back

Thomas Young

3.

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Front

Which world leader is associated with the discovery of the Rosetta Stone?

Back

Napoleon Bonaparte

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cartouche in the context of ancient Egypt?

Back

An ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic name plate.

5.

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Front

What type of document is inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?

Back

A government document describing events and taxes.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When was the Rosetta Stone originally carved?

Back

196 BC

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone in understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs?

Back

It provided the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs due to its inscriptions in three scripts.

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