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ead the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin. Some of these scholars made otherwise significant contributions to the world's knowledge of ancient Egypt. A German priest of the 1600s, Athanasius Kircher, wrote the first grammar and vocabulary of Coptic, the language of Christian Egypt. These books were to prove of great value when the hieroglyphs were eventually deciphered. But Kircher's ideas about the hieroglyphs themselves were even farther off the mark than those of Horapollo. Looking at a certain group of symbols—which actually stood for the name of a pharaoh—Kircher let his imagination run wild. Without any evidence to support him, he said that the hieroglyphs meant "The blessings of the god Osiris are to be procured by means of sacred ceremonies, in order that the benefits of the river Nile may be obtained." From 1650 onward, Kircher produced several volumes of such nonsense. It earned him a reputation for being an expert on the hieroglyphs—a reputation that lasted, unfortunately, long after his death in 1680. Which sentence from this excerpt is a fact? Looking at a certain group of symbols—which actually stood for the name of a pharaoh—Kircher let his imagination run wild. Some of these scholars made otherwise significant contributions to the world's knowledge of ancient Egypt. A German priest of the 1600s, Athanasius Kircher, wrote the first grammar and vocabulary of Coptic, the language of Christian Egypt. From 1650 onward, Kircher produced several volumes of such nonsense. Submitted

A German priest of the 1600s, Athanasius Kircher, wrote the first grammar and vocabulary of Coptic, the language of Christian Egypt.

Between the time Champollion's books appeared and the end of the nineteenth century, thousands of rolls of papyrus and copies of temple and tomb inscriptions were brought to Europe and America. There scholars, using the deciphering methods Champollion had pioneered, traced the entire history of writing in Egypt. They discovered it had begun about 3100 B.C. when images of important people were first accompanied by hieroglyphs of their names or titles. By 2500 B.C. complete sentences began to appear on tomb inscriptions, along with lists of offerings to the Egyptian gods. Which statement best expresses an inference that can be supported by information in the excerpt? Ancient Egyptian writing became more complex over time. The only writing discovered from ancient Egypt was written on tombs. Only wealthy people had tomb inscriptions in ancient Egypt. Most of the Egyptian writing that scholars translated was about Egyptian gods.

Ancient Egyptian writing became more complex over time.

Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone. The French army stayed behind in Egypt—and so did the scholars. In late August, shortly after Napoleon's departure, a large, heavy package arrived at the scholars' palace in Cairo. When they opened it, they found it contained a black stone slab covered with writing in three different scripts. A note from a French army officer accompanied the package. He told the scholars that the stone had been unearthed in an old fort near the town of Rosetta, thirty-five miles north of Alexandria. French soldiers were tearing down a ruined wall in the fort when they came upon the slab. Which statement accurately describes a cause-and-effect relationship described in this excerpt? Because Napoleon departs for France, the French army and scholars decide to stay in Egypt. Because the French army and scholars decide to stay in Egypt, Napoleon decides to depart for France. Because the French soldiers are tearing down a ruined wall in a fort, they discover the Rosetta Stone. Because the French soldiers are searching for the Rosetta Stone, they tear down a ruined wall in a fort.

Because the French soldiers are tearing down a ruined wall in a fort, they discover the Rosetta Stone.

According to The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what problem did both Jean-François Champollion and Sylvestre de Sacy face in their attempts to decipher the writings on the Rosetta Stone? Both initially believed the hieroglyphs represented things. Both lacked the education necessary to decipher the hieroglyphs. Both lacked the money necessary to continue their research. Both initially believed the hieroglyphs represented sounds.

Both initially believed the hieroglyphs represented things.

Based on the sequence of events in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what is the first effect of Cairo falling to the Turkish army in the spring of 1801? Both the British and Turkish demand the Rosetta Stone. The British order the French to hand over their treasures. Both the French army and scholars retreat to Alexandria. The French scholars hand the Rosetta Stone to the Turks.

Both the French army and scholars retreat to Alexandria.

Which of the following statements is unbiased? The best high school in the state is in Phoenix, Arizona. Cactus Ridge is the largest high school in the state. The sports coaches at Cactus Ridge are always fair. Cactus Ridge High School has the smartest teachers.

Cactus Ridge is the largest high school in the state.

Which choice shows an opinion that is well supported with evidence? Carletta Wilson brilliantly portrays Abraham Lincoln as a man who is gifted with words, stating that he "inspired unity with his Second Inaugural Address" and that he "exhibited perfection in speech with the Gettysburg Address." Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which states that "all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State . . . shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free." By giving amazing descriptions of Lincoln as a brave reformer and a strong leader, Carletta Wilson creates a character whom the reader can really admire. I did not like the book by Carletta Wilson about Abraham Lincoln, because it is too long and the language she uses is too difficult for the average reader to understand.

Carletta Wilson brilliantly portrays Abraham Lincoln as a man who is gifted with words, stating that he "inspired unity with his Second Inaugural Address" and that he "exhibited perfection in speech with the Gettysburg Address."

Between the time Champollion's books appeared and the end of the nineteenth century, thousands of rolls of papyrus and copies of temple and tomb inscriptions were brought to Europe and America. There scholars, using the deciphering methods Champollion had pioneered, traced the entire history of writing in Egypt. They discovered it had begun about 3100 B.C. when images of important people were first accompanied by hieroglyphs of their names or titles. By 2500 B.C. complete sentences began to appear on tomb inscriptions, along with lists of offerings to the Egyptian gods. Which answer choice best states a cause-and-effect relationship from the excerpt? Cause: Champollion published books about his deciphering methods.Effect: Scholars were able to trace the history of writing in Egypt. Cause: Thousands of rolls of papyrus and copies of temple and tomb inscriptions were brought to Europe and America.Effect: Champollion published books about his deciphering methods. Cause: Scholars discovered that writing in Egypt began in about 3100 BCE.Effect: Images of important people were first accompanied by hieroglyphs of their names or titles. Cause: Images of important people were first accompanied by hieroglyphs of their names or titles in around 3100 BCE.Effect: Complete sentences had begun to appear on tomb inscriptions by 2500 BCE.

Cause: Champollion published books about his deciphering methods.Effect: Scholars were able to trace the history of writing in Egypt.

Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, how did the careers of Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion differ? Champollion published ideas about his research, whereas Young did not. Champollion used his wealth to assist in his research, while Young did not. Champollion grew tired of his research and gave up, whereas Young did not. Champollion eventually deciphered the first hieroglyphs, while Young did not.

Champollion eventually deciphered the first hieroglyphs, while Young did not.

Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what role did Sylvestre de Sacy play in Jean-François Champollion's career? De Sacy gave Champollion a job, which allowed him to earn a living while continuing to decipher the writings on the Rosetta Stone. De Sacy taught Champollion everything he knew, which allowed him to decipher the writings on the Rosetta Stone. Champollion was inspired by de Sacy, who had already successfully deciphered the writings on the Rosetta Stone. Champollion studied with de Sacy, who had already attempted to decipher the writings on the Rosetta Stone.

Champollion studied with de Sacy, who had already attempted to decipher the writings on the Rosetta Stone.

In The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, James Cross Giblin effectively captures the reader's interest in the story by including the point of view of the scholar, Champollion. Next, read this excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone. The group traveled up the Nile in two boats, stopping along the way to copy inscriptions on temples and monuments. After voyaging as far south as Nubia, they came back downstream to the ancient cities of Luxor and Thebes. At Thebes they camped in the Valley of the Kings, surrounded by the tombs of many pharaohs including Ramesses VI. Following a visit to the ruins of Karnak near Thebes, Champollion wrote in his journal: "At last I have visited the palace, or rather the city, of monuments, Karnak. . . . No nation on earth, ancient or modern, has ever conceived architecture on so noble and vast a scale. . . ."Which detail from the excerpt is the best evidence to support the thesis? The group traveled up the Nile in two boats, stopping along the way to copy inscriptions on temples and monuments. After voyaging as far south as Nubia, they came back downstream to the ancient cities of Luxor and Thebes. At Thebes they camped in the Valley of the Kings, surrounded by the tombs of many pharaohs including Ramesses VI. Champollion wrote in his journal: "At last I have visited the palace, or rather the city, of monuments, Karnak. . . . No nation on earth, ancient or modern, has ever conceived architecture on so noble and vast a scale. . . ."

Champollion wrote in his journal: "At last I have visited the palace, or rather the city, of monuments, Karnak. . . . No nation on earth, ancient or modern, has ever conceived architecture on so noble and vast a scale. . .

Which statement presents a counterclaim to James Cross Giblin's viewpoint? Egyptian hieroglyphs provide information about the country's history, medicine, science, and laws. The Rosetta Stone allowed people to read ancient Egyptian writing. Learning how to read hieroglyphs is the best way to understand the ancient culture of the Egyptians. Digging up ancient Egyptian tombs teaches us more about the way people lived than hieroglyphs do.

Digging up ancient Egyptian tombs teaches us more about the way people lived than hieroglyphs do

Based on details in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what event helped scholars determine that the demotic language was related to the Egyptian language? Examples of the demotic language previously appear on rolls of papyrus. The scholars call it demotic, meaning "of the people." Experts are excited about finding three different languages on one stone. It praises the accomplishments of a young pharaoh.

Examples of the demotic language previously appear on rolls of papyrus.

Which answer choice shows the most logical reasoning? Facts: Chefs wear a hat to work. Jorge wears a hat to work.Conclusion: Jorge must be a chef. Facts: Students must take Algebra I before they can take Algebra II. Dara is currently taking Algebra II.Conclusion: Dara has taken Algebra I in the past. Facts: People who are on a diet lose weight. Brian lost weight.Conclusion: Brian is on a diet. Facts: All islands have beaches. California has beaches.Conclusion: California must be an island.

Facts: Students must take Algebra I before they can take Algebra II. Dara is currently taking Algebra II.Conclusion: Dara has taken Algebra I in the past.

Based on details in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, which statement best describes Jean-Baptiste Fourier's influence on Jean-François Champollion? Fourier angered Champollion by pointing out that Champollion was just a boy. Fourier annoyed Champollion because Fourier accompanied Napoleon to Egypt. Fourier shocked Champollion by showing him a copy of the Rosetta Stone. Fourier inspired Champollion to decipher the writings on the Rosetta Stone.

Fourier inspired Champollion to decipher the writings on the Rosetta Stone.

Francisco was leaving to play baseball at the park with his friends when Roman, his younger brother, came running up to him. "Let me come! I want to come!" Roman begged. "You don't want to come with us, Roman," Francisco replied. "You won't have any fun with the older kids. Besides, Mom probably won't let you come." Roman went to ask his mom for permission to go with Francisco, but Francisco left for the park before Roman could return with an answer. Based on the details in the passage, the reader can infer that Francisco's friends do not like his younger brother. Francisco does not really want Roman to come with him. Roman does not really want to go to the park with the older kids. Roman's mom does not give him permission to go to the park.

Francisco does not really want Roman to come with him.

Which big-picture idea comes logically from these details? 1. Oranges contain vitamin C, a nutrient that helps the body fight off germs.2. Carrots contain vitamin A, a nutrient that helps support vision.3. Avocados contain vitamin E, a nutrient that helps heal damaged skin. Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthful diet. Many children are more willing to eat fruits than vegetables. Any fruit or vegetable contains several types of nutrients. People get sick because they do not eat enough oranges.

Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthful diet.

Because of this mistaken belief, Young put roadblocks in his own path. However, he had laid a solid groundwork for others in their attempts to decipher the hieroglyphs. Based on this excerpt, what is James Cross Giblin's attitude toward the achievements of Thomas Young? Giblin believes Young made valuable contributions to future researchers' attempts to decipher the hieroglyphs. Giblin believes Young made minor contributions to future researchers' attempts to decipher the hieroglyphs. Giblin believes Young made important discoveries, but that they were unrelated to future researchers' attempts to decipher the hieroglyphs. Giblin believes Young made meaningless discoveries, and his efforts set up roadblocks for others attempting to decipher the hieroglyphs.

Giblin believes Young made valuable contributions to future researchers' attempts to decipher the hieroglyphs.

Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, which statement best describes the role Jean-François Champollion's brother played during difficult times in his studies? He assisted Jean-François in his research and moved so he could live closer to him. He encouraged Jean-François to pursue other interests and offered him new ideas. He continued to support Jean-François and offered financial assistance at times. He remained unsupportive of Jean-François and criticized his research findings.

He continued to support Jean-François and offered financial assistance at times.

Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, which statement best describes how James Cross Giblin characterizes the historical figure of Johan Akerblad? He describes Akerblad's conversations with de Sacy. He describes Akerblad's progress and setbacks. He describes how Akerblad reacts to others. He describes how Akerblad interacts with others.

He describes Akerblad's progress and setbacks.

The middle hieroglyph was unknown to him, but he guessed that the two at the left symbolized the sun. From his studies of Coptic, Champollion knew that the Egyptian word for "sun" was pronounced rah. He wrote down the first two letters of that sound, RA. Next he put a question mark for the unknown middle hieroglyph. Then, at the end, he wrote SS, the sound of the last two hieroglyphs. He studied the combination: RA ? SS. Suddenly he remembered a famous pharaoh whose name appeared in ancient Greek chronicles and also in the Biblical Book of Exodus: Rameses, or Ramesses. Could this be a hieroglyphic representation of Ramesses' name? The details in the excerpt point to which big-picture idea? Hieroglyphs are both a representation of sounds and symbols. Several famous names can be found in the Biblical Book of Exodus. The sun has symbolic meaning in many different cultures. Champollion knew that the Egyptian word for "sun" was pronounced rah.

Hieroglyphs are both a representation of sounds and symbols.

Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, which statement best describes how Jean-François Champollion's brother, Jacques-Joseph, influenced him when he was a young boy? His brother mocked his interest in Middle Eastern languages. His brother copied his interest in Middle Eastern languages. His brother started his interest in Middle Eastern languages. His brother encouraged his interest in Middle Eastern languages.

His brother encouraged his interest in Middle Eastern languages.

Now Young made a leap of the imagination. It was like the inspired hunches that have led so many of the great advances in science and technology over the ages. Which best describes this excerpt? It is biased because it reflects an attitude about one of Thomas Young's ideas. It is biased because it reflects a negative attitude about technology. It is unbiased because it discusses the great advances in technology. It is unbiased because it discusses Thomas Young's active imagination.

It is unbiased because it discusses the great advances in technology.

Based on details from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what is an effect of the hieroglyphs and the Greek alphabet appearing together on the slab? It suggests others discovered the Rosetta Stone before the French and wrote on it. It provides an opportunity to decipher the unknown hieroglyphs by matching them to the known Greek language. It explains why the British are so determined to stop the French invasion of Egypt. It proves the theory that the Egyptians had invaded and conquered Greece centuries before.

It provides an opportunity to decipher the unknown hieroglyphs by matching them to the known Greek language.

Which choice shows an opinion that is best supported with evidence? Anyone who is interested in history will like James Cross Giblin's The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone because Giblin gives a lot of information about ancient Greek and Egyptian history. Champollion translated many of the cartouches in ancient Egyptian tombs and concluded that they represented titles of monarchs, such as "Caesar," "Great King," and "Beloved of the Gods." Champollion is clearly the hero of James Cross Giblin's The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone because most of the story seems to be about him and his work deciphering the Rosetta Stone. James Cross Giblin's word choice shows that he respects Champollion because he states that Champollion was proven to be "correct without any doubt" and he describes Champollion's book as "ground-breaking."

James Cross Giblin's word choice shows that he respects Champollion because he states that Champollion was proven to be "correct without any doubt" and he describes Champollion's book as "ground-breaking."

Which sentence from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone includes an opinion? The writings of Horapollo circulated widely throughout Europe and influenced the study of hieroglyphs for centuries to come. By the time the visitors from Greece arrived, no living Egyptian knew how to read the hieroglyphic writing of his ancestors. Looking at a certain group of symbols—which actually stood for the name of a pharaoh—Kircher let his imagination run wild. At the top are fourteen lines of hieroglyphs—pictures of animals, birds, and geometric shapes.

Looking at a certain group of symbols—which actually stood for the name of a pharaoh—Kircher let his imagination run wild.

Read this excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin. Once they had mastered the three kinds of Egyptian writing, nineteenth-century scholars had the key to more than three thousand years of Egyptian history. Within a few decades, they compiled an accurate list of all the pharaohs who had ruled Egypt, from Narmer in 3000 B.C. to Cleopatra VII in 30 B.C. They discovered long-lost masterpieces of ancient Egyptian literature. And, by reading bills of sale, shop inventories, and personal letters, they reconstructed what daily life in ancient Egypt was like for everyone from a slave to a king. Which best represents a cause-and-effect relationship from the excerpt? Nineteenth-century scholars went through documents covering more than three thousand years of Egyptian history. As a result, they learned about the three types of Egyptian writing. Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt. Nineteenth-century scholars discovered long-lost Egyptian masterpieces. As a result, they were able to read about the life of Cleopatra. Ancient Egyptians kept written documents of all aspects of their lives. As a result, nineteenth-century scholars were able to compare their culture to that of the ancient Egyptians.

Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt.

Which sentence from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone explains why Napoleon and his men were temporarily trapped in Egypt in 1798? Napoleon's army captured the city of Alexandria by storm on July 1, 1798, and rapidly overran the Nile Delta. On August 1 the British surprised the French fleet at anchor near Alexandria and completely destroyed it. For the next year, the army fended off [resisted] attacks by the Turks, who had formerly ruled Egypt. Then, in August 1799, Napoleon evaded [escaped] the British naval blockade and returned with a new companion to France to deal with problems there.

On August 1 the British surprised the French fleet at anchor near Alexandria and completely destroyed it.

The Greek leader, Alexander the Great, had taken control of Egypt in 332 B.C., and after Alexander's death in 323 B.C. his general, Ptolemy, replaced him. From then until 30 B.C., when Rome conquered Egypt, a long line of pharaohs from the Ptolemy family ruled the country. The Ptolemys kept their Greek culture, including their language, but they also respected the customs and religious beliefs of the native Egyptians. The details in this excerpt serve as evidence for which fact? Some of the Egyptian writings on the Rosetta Stone included hieroglyphs. The inscription on the Rosetta Stone was the same in all three languages. One of the three inscriptions on the Rosetta Stone was written in Greek. French soldiers discovered the Rosetta Stone while tearing down an old fort.

One of the three inscriptions on the Rosetta Stone was written in Greek.

Based on the facts presented in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what is the most logical prediction that can be made about the progress made to decipher the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone? Progress continued to be made in the years that followed. Progress was blocked in the years that followed. The findings were dismissed and research began again. The findings were published and the research was ended.

Progress continued to be made in the years that followed.

Which is the best example of a thesis statement for a literary analysis? Apollo 11 is the name of the 1969 space mission that put the first humans on the moon. Samuel Chang, in his novel Lunar Discovery, captures well the suspense of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Lunar Discovery, by Samuel Chang, is a novel about the Apollo 11 space mission to the moon. The Apollo 11 space mission was one of the most important historical events of the twentieth century.

Samuel Chang, in his novel Lunar Discovery, captures well the suspense of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin. A few genuine advances in understanding the hieroglyphs were made during the 1700s. The French scholar C. J. de Guignes observed that groups of hieroglyphs in Egyptian texts were often enclosed by an oval outline, which he called a cartouche. "Cartouche" is a French word that originally meant a cartridge, and the line around the hieroglyphs had a similar shape. De Guignes guessed rightly that the cartouches in hieroglyphic inscriptions were intended to draw attention to important names, probably the names of Egyptian rulers. Based on this excerpt, what is the author's view of the progress made in the 1700s? A French scholar first used the term "cartouche" to describe hieroglyphs. Scholars had some success understanding the meanings of the hieroglyphs. By the 1700s, scholars had given up trying to figure out the hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs in Egyptian texts were often enclosed within an oval shape.

Scholars had some success understanding the meanings of the hieroglyphs.

In the next few years following the publication of his book, Champollion deciphered many more hieroglyphs. He was named "Keeper of the Egyptian Collections" in Paris in recognition of his accomplishments. Then, in 1829, he got what he had always wanted. With the backing of the French government, he journeyed to Egypt to see the ancient hieroglyphic inscriptions for himself. What inference can readers make based on the details in the excerpt? Only the French recognized Champollion for his accomplishments in deciphering hieroglyphics. The French government considered Champollion's work to be a significant achievement. Champollion published a book just so he could take a free trip to Egypt. Champollion had to see the hieroglyphics in person to be able to write about them.

The French government considered Champollion's work to be a significant achievement.

But many experts would say that this rather small piece of rock was more valuable than any of the larger objects in the room. For it is the famed Rosetta Stone, which gave nineteenth-century scholars their first key to the secrets of ancient Egypt. Which thesis best fits into Eileen's essay? The Rosetta Stone was discovered in the nineteenth century in ancient Egypt by expert scholars. The Rosetta Stone helped crack the hieroglyphs code, which makes it one of the most important artifacts found in ancient Egypt. The Rosetta Stone is constructed from natural rock that dates back to the nineteenth century. The Rosetta Stone helped generate a large population of tourists interested in ancient Egyptian artifacts.

The Rosetta Stone helped crack the hieroglyphs code, which makes it one of the most important artifacts found in ancient Egypt.

Linh is writing a literary analysis and reads this passage from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone. The scholars labeled the slab the "Rosetta Stone" in honor of the place where it was found, and called in their language experts to examine it. As soon as they glimpsed the writing on the slab, the experts became tremendously excited. This was the first time they had ever seen hieroglyphs carved on the same stone with a passage written in the familiar letters of the Greek alphabet. Which thesis best fits into Linh's essay? Giblin described how the language experts used the Greek alphabet to learn the meaning of the hieroglyphs. Giblin described how the Rosetta Stone transitioned from the hands of one expert to another. The Rosetta Stone successfully provided scholars with the key to unlocking the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs. The Rosetta Stone was successfully protected, because it came from the city of Rosetta.

The Rosetta Stone successfully provided scholars with the key to unlocking the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Which answer choice shows an opinion that is well supported with evidence? The main character of the book is a man who wins millions of dollars in the lottery and travels all over the world to learn about different cultures. Before leaving for his trip around the world, the main character tells his brother, "I will be back when I spend all my money." The main character of the book is physically and emotionally weak, because he "struggles to carry his baggage" and he "panics when he gets lost." Readers will not like the main character of the book, because he is physically and emotionally weak, and readers do not like weak characters.

The main character of the book is physically and emotionally weak, because he "struggles to carry his baggage" and he "panics when he gets lost."

Which statement evaluates the article "The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt"? "The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" was published in April 2011. The author of "The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" was once a history teacher. The organization of the paragraphs in "The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" is confusing. The main subject of "The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" is hieroglyphs.

The organization of the paragraphs in "The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" is confusing.

Based on the sequence of events described in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what is the first effect of the Rosetta Stone missing three of its four corners? The scholars are unable to read the Greek passage. The scholars ask the soldiers to locate the other pieces. The soldiers begin searching for the remaining pieces. The soldiers immediately hand the slab to their officer.

The soldiers begin searching for the remaining pieces.

Which statement evaluates a text? The text is a novel. The text is understandable. The text has 150 pages. The text was published in English.

The text is understandable.

Which detail from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin points to the big picture that hieroglyphs can represent sounds? They were accompanied by the figure of a bird, an ibis. Champollion knew from reading ancient Greek books that the ibis was the symbol of Thoth, the Egyptian god of learning and magic. Champollion immediately thought of the one Greek leader whose name might be identified with this particular combination of letters. It was Alexander the Great, spelled "Alexandros" in Greek, and apparently represented as "Alksentrs" in hieroglyphs. He succeeded in reading the names of all the Greek and Roman leaders who had ruled Egypt since the time of Alexander. He also translated the various titles adopted by these monarchs: "Caesar," "Great King," "Beloved of the Gods," etc. This made Champollion think at once of the Coptic word for "give birth," which was pronounced mes. He put that sound in place of the question mark, and there the name was Ramesses, "The Child of Ra."

This made Champollion think at once of the Coptic word for "give birth," which was pronounced mes. He put that sound in place of the question mark, and there the name was Ramesses, "The Child of Ra."

These were impressive achievements. But Akerblad's success in identifying so many demotic characters now led him to make a serious mistake. He became convinced that the demotic script was entirely alphabetic. From then on Akerblad, and other scholars like him, made no further progress in deciphering the demotic passage on the Stone. Based on this excerpt, which statement best describes the author's portrayal of Johan Akerblad? Through Akerblad's thoughts, Giblin shows him as someone whose determination led to his success in figuring out the passage. Through Akerblad's actions, Giblin shows him as someone whose confidence eventually stood in the way of his success. Through Akerblad's reactions to others, Giblin portrays him as someone whose stubbornness does not allow him to take the advice of others. Through Akerblad's relationships with others, Giblin shows him as someone whose pride kept him from learning from others' mistakes.

Through Akerblad's actions, Giblin shows him as someone whose confidence eventually stood in the way of his success.

Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, how do the findings of Jean-François Champollion differ from the findings of Thomas Young? Unlike Young, Champollion used his knowledge of the Coptic language, which allowed him to decipher some of the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone. Unlike Young, Champollion changed the spelling of "Ptolemy" to "Ptolmis," which allowed him to decipher some of the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone. Unlike Young, Champollion traveled to Egypt, which allowed him to study other hieroglyphic inscriptions and decipher the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone. Unlike Young, Champollion had extensive mathematics knowledge, which allowed him to decipher the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone.

Unlike Young, Champollion changed the spelling of "Ptolemy" to "Ptolmis," which allowed him to decipher some of the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone.

Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what is one way in which Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion differed? Champollion had money, while Young was very poor. Young had money, while Champollion was very poor. Young gave up on his research, while Champollion did not. Champollion gave up on his research, while Young did not.

Young had money, while Champollion was very poor.

Help Wanted: House sitter needed to watch house while owner is out of town. Job requires overnight stays two to three nights a week, some weeks more. Flexibility is required. Experience preferred. Submit references with résumé. Use the details in the advertisement to answer the big-picture question: "Which person would most likely apply for this job?" a single parent who has three young children to support a college student who has some free time a college graduate who wants to gain professional experience

a college student who has some free time

Read the sentence. A sailor who works in the galley must either wash dishes or cook while at sea. Based on the context clues, what is the meaning of the word galley? a ship's upper deck a kitchen on a ship a prison or dungeon a government office

a kitchen on a ship

Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin. All his years of painstaking and often frustrating attempts at deciphering had been rewarded. "I am going to do it," he had said as a boy when the mathematician Fourier showed him a copy of the Rosetta Stone. Now he had succeeded. Based on details in the excerpt, the reader can conclude that Champollion mostly felt about his accomplishment a sense of pride. thankful to Fourier. envious of Fourier. a sense of frustration.

a sense of pride.

chain of events is a timeline of scientific discovery. a sequence of causes and effects. a conclusion based on information. a circumstance in which a word is used.

a sequence of causes and effects.

If "deduct" means to take away from a total amount, what does the word "deductible" mean? to be taken away first to be taken away quickly one who takes away able to be taken away

able to be taken away

Based on the facts presented in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, the rock slab is called the "Rosetta Stone" because it is named in honor of a famous Egyptian pharaoh. in honor of the mother of Napoleon. after the French army officer who uncovered it. after the town near where it was discovered.

after the town near where it was discovered.

To confirm this hunch, Champollion turned to the writings on the Rosetta Stone. There the unknown sign occurred, again in combination with p, as part of a group of hieroglyphs that correspond to the word "birthday" in the Greek passage. This made Champollion think at once of the Coptic word for "give birth," which was pronounced mes. He put that sound in place of the question mark, and there the name was: Ramesses, "The Child of Ra." Which line in the excerpt shows what Champollion discovered? Champollion turned to the writings on the Rosetta Stone a group of hieroglyphs that correspond to the word "birthday" the Coptic word for "give birth," which was pronounced mes and there the name was: Ramesses, "The Child of Ra"

and there the name was: Ramesses, "The Child of Ra"

Which of the following affixes means "against"? anti er pre

anti

Which of the following words is defined as "someone who studies the stars"? astronomer astronaut astronomy astrology

astronomer

In The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, how does the author best support his claim that Thomas Young was someone who "laid a solid groundwork for others"? by providing details about how others reacted to Young's accomplishments by providing information about Young's thoughts and his active imagination by providing examples of Young's many conversations with other researchers by providing images Young deciphers and facts about his accomplishments

by providing images Young deciphers and facts about his accomplishments

When making an inference, readers look up the definition of a word in the dictionary. combine information from a text with their own experiences. make a guess about a text based on personal opinions. prove a statement with facts gathered from research.

combine information from a text with their own experiences.

However they obtained it, the Greeks couldn't resist adding their own original "explanations" to the definitions. For example, a Greek writer named Horapollo said correctly that the picture of a goose stood for the word "son." But then he explained that this was because geese took special care of their young, which was completely inaccurate. He wrote that the image of a rabbit meant "open" because a rabbit's eyes never close—an equally false statement. Which phrase shows the author's feelings about Horapollo's ideas? However they obtained it a Greek writer named Horapollo the image of a rabbit meant "open" completely inaccurate

completely inaccurate

The main purpose of a literary analysis is to entertain. summarize. evaluate. inform.

evaluate.

Which of the following words is defined as "a drawing of the earth or land"? autograph graphic photograph geography

geography

If "geo-" means "relating to the Earth," which word means "the scientific study of the Earth"? geologist geoid geological geology

geology

Which word has a root that relates to the subject of heat? geothermal dentures laborer liberty

geothermal

In The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, the author uses opinions and evidence to clearly communicate his viewpoint by exposing the inaccuracies of other scholars. greed of invading armies. unfair treatment of the pharaohs. validity of earlier scientists' ideas.

inaccuracies of other scholars.

Anita was in her room listening to music as she styled her hair. Her mom walked in and asked, "Where are you going?" "To a friend's party," Anita replied. "I didn't give you permission to go to a party. You will be staying home tonight," her mom commanded, and she left the room. Anita clenched her teeth, and her eyes watered as she slammed the door behind her mom. Based on the details in the passage, the reader can infer that Anita most likely will go to the party anyway. will be punished for slamming the door. is keeping a secret from her mom. is angry with her mom

is angry with her mom.

If "ami" means "love," what does "amiable" mean? Choose the best answer. unlovable loveable full of love loved

loveable

Which word with the root "micro" can be defined as "small sound"? micrometer microscope microphone micrograph

microphone

Next to the statues and the head, the slab seems unimpressive at first glance. It is roughly the size of a tabletop—three feet nine inches long, two feet four and a half inches wide, and eleven inches thick. But many experts would say that this rather small piece of rock was more valuable than any of the larger objects in the room. For it is the famed Rosetta Stone, which gave nineteenth-century scholars their first key to the secrets of ancient Egypt. Which words in the excerpt best show that Giblin views the Rosetta Stone as very important? statues and unimpressive more valuable and famed rather small and piece of rock larger objects and scholars

more valuable and famed

When Jerrika went camping, she made some observations. First, she noticed that rubbing two sticks of wood together can make a spark to start a campfire. Also, she noticed that when her hands got cold, she could rub them together to warm them up. Jerrika concluded that the action of rubbing two objects together creates heat. What type of reasoning is shown in the paragraph? moving from the big picture of life in the wilderness to the details of staying warm moving from the big picture of Jerrika's observations to the details of going camping moving from the details of Jerrika's observations to the big picture of rubbing things together to make heat moving from the details of starting a campfire to the big picture of going camping

moving from the details of Jerrika's observations to the big picture of rubbing things together to make heat

As he thought about the hieroglyphs in Thothmes' and Ramesses' names, Champollion realized their significance. It went far beyond the names themselves and gave him an insight into the entire system of hieroglyphic writing. For the names revealed that hieroglyphs were not simply representations of sounds. Nor did they have an exclusively symbolic meaning, as Thomas Young and other scholars had long believed. Instead, they were a combination of the two. What type of reasoning is shown in the excerpt? moving from the big picture of hieroglyphics being both representations of sounds and symbols to the details of Thothmes's and Ramesses's names moving from the big picture of Thothmes's and Ramesses's names to the details of the hieroglyphic translations moving from the details of the individual hieroglyphics to the big picture of hieroglyphics being both representations of sounds and symbols moving from the details of hieroglyphic writing to the big picture of Thomas Young and other scholars

moving from the details of the individual hieroglyphics to the big picture of hieroglyphics being both representations of sounds and symbols

He wrote to a friend: "You tell me that I shall astonish the world if I make out the demotic inscription on the Rosetta Stone. On the contrary, I think it astonishing that It should not have been made out already, and that I should find the task so difficult." In this excerpt, the author includes Thomas Young's words to show that Young has very little confidence in the ability of others. places a great deal of pressure on himself. feels that figuring out the inscription is useless. seeks public praise for his accomplishments.

places a great deal of pressure on himself.

Young had learned to read before he was two, and by the age of twenty had mastered a dozen foreign languages including Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. An inheritance from an uncle left him free to pursue his scientific interests. At various times, Young studied the habits of spiders, the surface features of the moon, and diseases of the chest. Then, intrigued by the challenge of the Rosetta Stone, he put aside his other studies and concentrated on attempting to decipher the writing on it. Young had read of de Sacy's and Akerblad's work in Paris, and was determined to succeed where they had failed. The details in this excerpt hint that Giblin has a positive attitude toward Young's passion for learning. positive attitude toward learning new languages. negative attitude toward Young's lack of focus. negative attitude toward living off an inheritance.

positive attitude toward Young's passion for learning.

Young had learned to read before he was two, and by the age of twenty had mastered a dozen foreign languages including Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. An inheritance from an uncle left him free to pursue his scientific interests. At various times, Young studied the habits of spiders, the surface features of the moon, and diseases of the chest. Then, intrigued by the challenge of the Rosetta Stone, he put aside his other studies and concentrated on attempting to decipher the writing on it. Young had read of de Sacy's and Akerblad's work in Paris, and was determined to succeed where they had failed. Based on the details in the excerpt, James Cross Giblin's attitude toward Thomas Young is positive because Young shows the skills and determination to figure out the inscriptions. positive because Young is wealthy and has plenty of free time to pursue anything that interests him. negative because Young lacks the experience needed to read foreign languages. negative because Young is overconfident in his ability to succeed where others have failed.

positive because Young shows the skills and determination to figure out the inscriptions.

Some of these scholars made otherwise significant contributions to the world's knowledge of ancient Egypt. A German priest of the 1600s, Athanasius Kircher, wrote the first grammar and vocabulary of Coptic, the language of Christian Egypt. These books were to prove of great value when the hieroglyphs were eventually deciphered. Which words does Giblin use to show his viewpoint? priest and vocabulary knowledge and scholars significant and great value Coptic and Christian Egypt

significant and great value

According to The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what causes the French scholars to become "tremendously excited" when they first glimpse the writing on the Rosetta Stone slab? It is the first time the French scholars have received or studied anything as old as the Rosetta Stone. It is the first time the French scholars have glimpsed the writings they have heard about on the Rosetta Stone. It is the first time the French scholars have seen the Greek alphabet appear together with the hieroglyphs. It is the first time the French scholars have studied an inscription that consists of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

t is the first time the French scholars have seen the Greek alphabet appear together with the hieroglyphs.

Fortunately, the French had made a number of copies of the inscriptions on the Rosetta Stone. They did this by covering the surface of the Stone with printer's ink, laying a sheet of paper on it, and rolling rubber rollers over it until good, clear impressions were obtained. Based on the word choice in this excerpt, how does Giblin feel about the French attempt to understand the writings on the Rosetta Stone? that it was a waste of time that it was worthwhile that it was impossible

that it was worthwhile

He recognized immediately that the last two hieroglyphs were the same as two in Ramesses and read "mes." They were accompanied by the figure of a bird, an ibis. Champollion knew from reading ancient Greek books that the ibis was the symbol of Thoth, the Egyptian god of learning and magic. He decided the three hieroglyphs must represent the name of Thothmes, the "Child of Thoth," a pharaoh who ruled Egypt from 1501 to 1447 B.C. Based on the excerpt, what detail did Champollion use to conclude that the hieroglyphics represent the pharaoh Thothmes? the title of Thoth as the god of learning and magic the dates that Thothmes ruled Egypt the symbolic meaning of the ibis the ancient Greek language

the symbolic meaning of the ibis

According to the sequence of events described in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what leads the scholars to believe that the three inscriptions say the same thing in different languages? the discovery of the Rosetta Stone by soldiers the letter sent by the army officer to the scholars the appearance of the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs the translation of the last sentence of the Greek text

the translation of the last sentence of the Greek text

In The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, James Cross Giblin makes his ideas clear to readers best through his confidence and style. courage and success. tone and viewpoint. format and objectives.

tone and viewpoint.

Read the dictionary entry. ap·pre·ci·ate [uh-pree-shee-eyt] v 1. to be thankful for2. to put a high value on3. to be aware of or know something4. to increase in value What is the part of speech for this word? adjective noun verb adverb

verb

The schooling of a scribe began at age five or six and was usually completed by age sixteen. Through long, hard hours of practice, the student learned to paint or carve more than six hundred different hieroglyphs. He also learned how to write in hieratic, a flowing form of hieroglyphic writing in which the individual symbols were joined. Based on the context clues, a scribe can be defined as someone who builds. teaches. writes. preaches.

writes.

Before the Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799, no one knew how to read Egyptian hieroglyphic writing. Its meaning had been lost for almost 1400 years. But countless visitors to Egypt over the centuries had tried to decipher the mysterious symbols. This is the story of their attempts, and of how the Rosetta Stone finally enabled scholars to unlock the Egyptian past. This excerpt contains four sentences of fact and four sentences of opinion. two sentences of opinion. one sentence of opinion. zero sentences of opinion.

zero

Which word is defined as "the scientific study of animals?" biology geology zoology audiology

zoology