Question

Read the excerpt from the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone, which appears in the riddle of the Rosetta Stone, by James Cross Giblin. What is the content of the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?

1) The decree is written in three scripts: hieroglyphics, demotic, and Greek.
2) The decree was issued by King Ptolemy V in 196 BC.
3) The decree was a declaration of the divine status of King Ptolemy V.
4) The decree was discovered by French soldiers during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt.

Answer 1

The decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone is a royal proclamation affirming the divine status of King Ptolemy V. It is written in hieroglyphics, demotic, and Greek, and was deciphered using the Greek inscription on the stone.

Step-by-step explanation:

The content of the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone is a royal proclamation affirming the divine status of King Ptolemy V. The decree was passed by a council of priests on the first anniversary of his coronation. It is written in three scripts: hieroglyphics, demotic, and Greek. The Greek inscription on the stone was instrumental in deciphering the other scripts, leading to a greater understanding of Egyptian society and culture.