Practice The Legacy of Writing - 1.14 | 1. Writing and City Life | CBSE 11 History
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Question 1

Easy

What was the primary reason for the emergence of writing in Mesopotamia?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how they communicated and organized commerce.

Question 2

Easy

Define cuneiform.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What does the term itself suggest about its form?

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Question 1

What is cuneiform?

  • A type of pottery
  • An ancient writing system
  • A religious text

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how they communicated in ancient times.

Question 2

True or False: Cuneiform was only used for culinary recipes.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the various aspects of Mesopotamian life.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the relationship between the rise of writing and the development of law in Mesopotamian societies.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how written laws might have influenced justice and order.

Question 2

Assess how the educational practices established in Mesopotamia affected the preservation and dissemination of knowledge.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of schools and scholars in ancient times.

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