The Egyptian System of Hieroglyphics Was

question 72

Multiple Choice

The Egyptian system of hieroglyphics was:

• A)deciphered by Champollion using the Rosetta Stone.
• B)a popular version of the more complex cuneiform.
• C)used until the invention of printing with movable type.
• D)not written on papyrus because it was too expensive.
• E)a phonetic system of writing based on the Ubaid language.

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