Briefly describe the significance of the Rosetta Stone.
What will be an ideal response?
Gave scholars the key to deciphering hieroglyphic writing, as it bears inscriptions in three sections, one in Greek, one in demotic (Late Egyptian), and one in formal hieroglyphic.
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A) true B) false
The biggest threat to the Roman Empire as early as the first century B.C.E. was which of the following?
A. lack of fresh water B. Islamic invaders C. inadequate roads, making it difficult to move troops D. the Germanic tribes
The miniature portrait of Elizabeth I shows an elegant, formally attired young Elizabeth presented as a princess. Who is the artist who created this memorable portrait?
a. Hans Holbein b. Caterina van Hemessen c. Levina Teerlinc d. Albrecht Dürer
Ambrogio Lorenzetti's murals Effects of Good Government in the City and Effects of Good Government in the Country illustrate the __________.
A. patronage of civic institutions B. power of the papal court C. growing power of the king of France D. artist's economic and social constraints