1.14 - The Legacy of Writing
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What was the primary reason for the emergence of writing in Mesopotamia?
💡 Hint: Think about how they communicated and organized commerce.
Define cuneiform.
💡 Hint: What does the term itself suggest about its form?
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What is cuneiform?
💡 Hint: Think about how they communicated in ancient times.
True or False: Cuneiform was only used for culinary recipes.
💡 Hint: Consider the various aspects of Mesopotamian life.
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Discuss the relationship between the rise of writing and the development of law in Mesopotamian societies.
💡 Hint: Consider how written laws might have influenced justice and order.
Assess how the educational practices established in Mesopotamia affected the preservation and dissemination of knowledge.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of schools and scholars in ancient times.
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