1.5 - The System of Writing
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Practice Questions
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What is cuneiform?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the writing.
Who were the scribes?
💡 Hint: Consider who might write down the laws and trades.
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What early writing system was developed in Mesopotamia?
💡 Hint: Think about wedge-shaped writing.
True or False: Scribes were essential for maintaining government records in ancient Mesopotamia.
💡 Hint: Consider who would write things down in a society.
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Assess how the introduction of writing might have changed the governance structures of Mesopotamian cities.
💡 Hint: Think about how societies evolve with changes in communication.
Design a small-scale project illustrating the impact of cuneiform writing on trade agreements in ancient Mesopotamia.
💡 Hint: Consider what records would be needed in a trade.
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