Who is credited with deciphering the Rosetta Stone?
Rosetta Stone

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Jean-Francois Champollion
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Who helped Jean-Francois Champollion in deciphering the Rosetta Stone by recognizing cartouches?
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Thomas Young
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Which world leader is associated with the discovery of the Rosetta Stone?
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Napoleon Bonaparte
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What is a cartouche in the context of ancient Egypt?
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An ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic name plate.
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What type of document is inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?
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A government document describing events and taxes.
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When was the Rosetta Stone originally carved?
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196 BC
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What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone in understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs?
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It provided the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs due to its inscriptions in three scripts.
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