Practice The Uses of Writing - 1.7 | 1. Writing and City Life | CBSE 11 History
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Question 1

Easy

What is cuneiform?

💡 Hint: Think about the shapes used in this writing.

Question 2

Easy

Name one function of writing in early societies.

💡 Hint: Consider how modern businesses keep track of their sales.

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Question 1

What was the primary purpose of cuneiform writing?

  • To create art
  • To keep records
  • To communicate orally

💡 Hint: Think about why writing was first created.

Question 2

True or False: Writing was only used for religious purposes in Mesopotamia.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what ancient writing was used for.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how the development of writing might influence future civilizations beyond Mesopotamia.

💡 Hint: Consider the long-term effects of organized societies.

Question 2

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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