CLEAN : British Museum marks 200th anniversary of hieroglyphics' decipherment

The video discusses the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs by Jean Francois Champollion, highlighting the role of the Rosetta Stone. It covers the collaborative and rivalrous efforts in deciphering, the historical context of the Rosetta Stone's discovery, and its universal significance in understanding human culture.

What was one of the key elements in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs?

• The Dead Sea Scrolls

• The Rosetta Stone

• The Magna Carta

• The Code of Hammurabi

In what year was the Rosetta Stone discovered?

• 1850

• 1799

• 1822

• 1801

Which scripts are found on the Rosetta Stone?

• Latin, Greek, and Hieroglyphs

• Greek, Demotic, and Hieroglyphs

• Cuneiform, Greek, and Hieroglyphs

• Arabic, Greek, and Hieroglyphs

How did scholars approach the task of deciphering the Rosetta Stone?

• By building on each other's work

• Through government-funded projects

• Through isolated research

• By using modern technology

What was a challenge Champollion faced after his discoveries?

• Political opposition

• Language barriers

• Criticism from other scholars

• Lack of funding

What event led to the Rosetta Stone being handed over to the British?

• A diplomatic agreement

• A cultural exchange program

• A trade negotiation

• The capitulation of Alexandria

Why is the Rosetta Stone considered a universal object?

• It is the oldest known artifact

• It is a symbol of peace

• It is made of rare materials

• It celebrates the discovery of human culture