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Set 5: Central Ideas

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

The following text describes the Rosetta Stone. Discovered in 1799, the Rosetta Stone is a rock stele inscribed with a decree issued in 196 BC. The decree is written in three scripts: Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic script, and Ancient Greek. Because scholars could read Ancient Greek, they were able to use the stone as a key to decipher the meanings of the hieroglyphs, unlocking the history of ancient Egypt.

What was the significance of the Rosetta Stone's discovery?

A. It was the first written document ever found
B. It proved that Ancient Greek was the oldest language
C. It allowed scholars to decipher Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs
D. It contained the laws of modern Egypt✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. The text states scholars used it 'as a key to decipher the meanings of the hieroglyphs.'

Key Evidence:

• "key to decipher the meanings of the hieroglyphs"

• "unlocking the history of ancient Egypt"

Why others are wrong: A (Inaccurate), B (Inaccurate), D (Inaccurate (Ancient Egypt)).

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