Practice The Development of Writing - 1.4 | 1. Writing and City Life | CBSE 11 History
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Question 1

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What was the primary purpose of writing in early Mesopotamia?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the needs of an emerging society.

Question 2

Easy

Name one of the first forms of writing in Mesopotamia.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the images used before letters.

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Question 1

What were the first written documents in Mesopotamia primarily about?

  • Literature
  • Trade and agriculture
  • Religious texts

πŸ’‘ Hint: What was crucial for managing resources?

Question 2

True or False: Most Mesopotamians were literate.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the roles of artisans and traders in cities.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the relationship between writing and the growth of urban centers in Mesopotamia. How did the emergence of writing change sociopolitical dynamics?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how management of resources and laws impacted city life.

Question 2

Evaluate the effects of writing on cultural preservation and transmission. How did it influence future generations in Mesopotamia?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the importance of stories and laws in maintaining culture.

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