1.4 - The Development of Writing
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Practice Questions
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What was the primary purpose of writing in early Mesopotamia?
💡 Hint: Think about the needs of an emerging society.
Name one of the first forms of writing in Mesopotamia.
💡 Hint: Consider the images used before letters.
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What were the first written documents in Mesopotamia primarily about?
💡 Hint: What was crucial for managing resources?
True or False: Most Mesopotamians were literate.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of artisans and traders in cities.
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Analyze the relationship between writing and the growth of urban centers in Mesopotamia. How did the emergence of writing change sociopolitical dynamics?
💡 Hint: Consider how management of resources and laws impacted city life.
Evaluate the effects of writing on cultural preservation and transmission. How did it influence future generations in Mesopotamia?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of stories and laws in maintaining culture.
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