What did scholars study to help them decipher hieroglyphics?

A.
Behistun Rock

B.
Cuneiform

C.
Sumerian alphabet

D.
Rosetta Stone

Question

What did scholars study to help them decipher hieroglyphics?
 
 A.
Behistun Rock
 
 B.
Cuneiform
 
 C.
Sumerian alphabet
 
 D.
Rosetta Stone

cookie_2046 · Answer

i believe it's "Rosetta Stone" but i'm not sure if that's the correct answer

lieutenantgeneral · Answer

D. Rosetta Stone because:

The Rosetta stone and the Coptic language were what Champollion used to get a start on deciphering hieroglyphs. However, it soon became necessary to consider other inscriptions in order to broaden the vocabulary.