Question

Read this excerpt from the riddle of the rosetta stone by james cross giblin. following a visit to the ruins of karnak near thebes, champollion wrote in his journal: "at last i have visited the palace, or rather the city, of monuments, karnak. . . . no nation on earth, ancient or modern, has ever conceived architecture on so noble and vast a scale. . . . the egyptians of old thought like men a hundred feet high." based on the details in the excerpt, the reader can infer that champollion was frightened after seeing karnak. champollion was disappointed after seeing karnak. champollion was amazed after seeing karnak. champollion was confused after seeing karnak.

Answer 1

Based on the details in the excerpt, the reader can infer that Champollion was amazed after seeing Karnak. The language used in the excerpt suggests that Champollion was overwhelmed by the size and grandeur of the ruins and that he was impressed by the scale and ambition of ancient Egyptian architecture. The phrase "men a hundred feet high" further emphasizes the sense of awe and wonder that Champollion felt upon seeing Karnak. There is no indication in the excerpt that Champollion was frightened, disappointed, or confused after seeing Karnak.