ELA-Unit3

Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, which sentence from the passage explains why General Menou handed over the Rosetta Stone to General Hutchinson? At last the British gave in and allowed the scholars to keep the bulk of their collections. "Without us," they said, "this material is a dead language that neither you nor your scientists can understand." Reluctantly, General Menou turned it over to the British general, Hutchinson. "You can have it," he said, "because you are the stronger of us two."

"You can have it," he said, "because you are the stronger of us two."

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." Which sentence from this excerpt contains evidence that supports the claim? But Kircher's ideas about the hieroglyphs themselves were even farther off the mark than those of Horapollo. A German priest of the 1600s, Athanasius Kircher, wrote the first grammar and vocabulary of Coptic, the language of Christian Egypt. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

According to The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what happens as a result of the British destroying the French fleet anchored near Alexandria? Napoleon, his army, and the scholars become trapped in the land they have just conquered. Napoleon, his army, and the scholars are frightened and spend a lot of time devising a plan to escape. Napoleon escapes the British naval blockade and returns to France where it is safer. Napoleon and his men take over a palace to serve as the headquarters for the scientists and scholars.

Napoleon, his army, and the scholars become trapped in the land they have just conquered.

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.

Read the line of text from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone. But many experts would say that this rather small piece of rock was more valuable than any of the larger objects in the room. In this line of text, the author makes his viewpoint clear about the reign of Pharaoh Amenophis III who discovered the Rosetta Stone. reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II who discovered the Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone's use of hieroglyphs to describe life in ancient Egypt. Rosetta Stone's use of hieroglyphs to explain weather patterns.

Rosetta Stone's use of hieroglyphs to describe life in ancient Egypt.

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.

According to The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what detail helped scholars determine that the second Egyptian inscription was a simpler form of Egyptian writing that had been created by "the people"? The scholars had seen examples of it before written on rolls of papyrus, a writing material used by the Egyptians. Since the scholars had already studied Egyptian languages, they recognized both the hieroglyphs and the demotic version. The Greek inscription, which had already been deciphered, explained how to translate each of the Egyptian passages. Since only ancient Egyptians understood hieroglyphs, the scholars knew the second inscription had to be a simpler version of the first.

The scholars had seen examples of it before written on rolls of papyrus, a writing material used by the Egyptians.

Which excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone describes the effect of the conflict between the British and the French? British troops landed near Alexandria. [A] Turkish army marched into Egypt from Syria. The Greek leader, Alexander the Great, had taken control of Egypt. [T]he French were finally forced to surrender to the British.

[T]he French were finally forced to surrender to the British.

The author of The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone makes his views clear to the reader by using the second person point of view. by describing his own experiences. by avoiding the use of counterclaims. by using a mix of fact and opinion.

by using a mix of fact and opinion.

Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin. 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

In Giblin's view, which group's initial determination helped solve the mystery of the Rosetta Stone? Greeks Egyptians Romans French

greeks

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.

Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone. 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

Read 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. 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

Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin. 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. Which part of a strong argument is the final sentence of the excerpt? the counterclaim the evidence the reason the claim

the counterclaim

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

Based on details in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, Napoleon's scholars and scientists receive the nickname "the donkeys" because they capture the city of Alexandria and overrun the Nile Delta while riding on donkeys. use donkeys as their transportation while making expeditions into the countryside. collect a variety of plants and animals to study—and their favorite is donkeys. keep donkeys as pets in the elegant palace that serves as their headquarters.

use donkeys as their transportation while making expeditions into the countryside.

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 sentences of opinion.