Question

The Rosetta stone was important in

• A. Understanding currency and trade rates in ancient North Africa
• B. Deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics using Greek translations
• C. Tracing the milestones of Roman occupation in Southwest Asia
• D. Translating written inscriptions in the Linear A and B forms

Answer 1

The correct option is B Deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics using Greek translations

• Rosetta Stone is known for an inscription.
• It is one of the most important objects as it holds the key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs—a script made up of small pictures that was used originally in ancient Egypt for religious texts.