1.6 - Literacy
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Practice Questions
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What does cuneiform refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the earliest forms of writing and where it originated.
What was one of the first crops grown in early Mesopotamia?
💡 Hint: Consider what crops were important in ancient civilizations.
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What is the primary writing system developed by the Sumerians?
💡 Hint: It's known for its wedge-shaped marks.
True or False: Agriculture began around 10,000 years ago.
💡 Hint: Think about the timeline of human history.
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How did the change from a nomadic lifestyle to settled agriculture affect social structures in early societies? Provide examples from Mesopotamia.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the roles of different people in a city.
Discuss the implications of writing on economic systems in Mesopotamian cities.
💡 Hint: Consider how business transactions would work without writing.
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