Ancient Writing Systems Flashcard

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Which of the following is an ancient Mesopotamian text? The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Code of Hammurabi, The Bible, The Iliad

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

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Who were the inventors of Cuneiform?

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Sumerians

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What material was used to create Cuneiform?

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Clay tablets and reed styluses

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What is a characteristic feature of Cuneiform writing?

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Wedge-shaped marks

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What does pictographic mean?

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The symbols represent words or ideas.

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True or False, Cuneiform is the first written language.

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True

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What is a Ziggurat?

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A giant pyramid-like temple