Question

Read this excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin.

Answer 1

Answer:

The option that best represents a cause-and-effect relationship from the excerpt is:

B. Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt.

Explanation:

The excerpt is clear when it shows what condition led to what consequence. First, scholars learned the three kinds of Egyptian writing. Then, thanks to that, they were able to read documents and literature that revealed what life was like in Ancient Egypt. They found precious information about every single class, from slaves to kings. Having that in mind, we can safely choose letter B as the correct answer for the cause-and-effect relationship shown in the passage: Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt.

Answer 2

Answer:

b

Explanation: