Independent and Subordinate Clauses

Egyptology is the branch of learning which is concerned with the language and culture of ancient Egypt.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Until the Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799, the ancient Egyptian language was an enigma to scholars.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Boussard, who was a captain in the engineers under Napoleon, found the stone in the trenches near Rosetta, a city near the mouth of the Nile.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Before the French had a chance to analyze its inscription, the stone was captured by the British.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because the stone contained the same message in two kinds of Egyptian writing and in Greek script, it provided the needed key for deciphering the Egyptian language.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When the Rosetta Stone was found, part of the hieroglyphic portion was missing.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Scholars could easily read the Greek inscription, which was nearly complete.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In 1818 Thomas Young succeeded in isolating a number of hieroglyphics that he took to represent names.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The message that was written on the stone was not very exciting in itself.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Since the priests of Egypt were grateful for benefits from the king, they were formally thanking the king for his generosity.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B