1.7 - The Uses of Writing
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What is cuneiform?
💡 Hint: Think about the shapes used in this writing.
Name one function of writing in early societies.
💡 Hint: Consider how modern businesses keep track of their sales.
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What was the primary purpose of cuneiform writing?
💡 Hint: Think about why writing was first created.
True or False: Writing was only used for religious purposes in Mesopotamia.
💡 Hint: Consider what ancient writing was used for.
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Analyze how the development of writing might influence future civilizations beyond Mesopotamia.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term effects of organized societies.
Evaluate how the reliance on writing for administration affects power dynamics between rulers and subjects in early Mesopotamian cities.
💡 Hint: Think about who holds the information and how it influences authority.
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