A. a precious jewel that belonged to the pharaoh
B. a rock used to grind flour and herbs
C. the stone that caps pyramids
D. a carved stone that helped decode hieroglyphics
2006-09-19 04:26:57 · 12 answers · asked by desiree m 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
D. a carved stone that helped decode hieroglyphics
2006-09-19 04:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by hott.dawg™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/hieroglyphics/rosettastone.html
2006-09-19 11:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by The First 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"D"
Quick definitions (Rosetta stone)
noun: an inscription of a black basalt stone; gave first clue to decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics
In Religion:
Rosetta stone: A black basalt stone monument found in Egypt in 1799, which contained the same messages in three different languages: one was ancient Greek, which was known by linguists. The other two were Demontic script and Egyptian hieroglyphics. Over time, the stone enabled linguists to understand both of the latter languages. 1
2006-09-19 11:41:26 · answer #3 · answered by anieska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D is the simple answer to the multiple choice question. If, however, you want more info check out this Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_stone
2006-09-19 15:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by Joe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
d. Although some archealogists claim the discovery was a fraud.
2006-09-19 11:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
d and the real name is rosetti but it was a good one despite of that:)
2006-09-19 11:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by VeronicaB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an irregularly shaped block of black basalt...
2006-09-19 11:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by red9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D, I thought u were dumb, but then I knew u were
2006-09-19 11:35:12 · answer #8 · answered by Derrick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D
2006-09-19 11:28:06 · answer #9 · answered by willy9e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D.
2006-09-19 15:16:13 · answer #10 · answered by Sweet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋