What was the primary reason for the invention of writing by the Sumerians?
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To record trade transactions
To communicate with gods
To create art
To write stories
2.
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What tool did the Sumerians use to standardize their writing into cuneiform?
Pen
Brush
Chisel
Stylus
3.
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Which civilization is credited with inventing the first alphabet?
Egyptians
Romans
Greeks
Phoenicians
4.
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How did the Phoenician alphabet differ from earlier writing systems?
It used pictograms
It was based on sounds
It was written on clay tablets
It had more symbols
5.
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What is a key difference between Latin and English writing systems?
English is written from right to left
Latin does not require spaces or punctuation
Latin uses more letters
English uses pictograms
6.
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Which part of the brain is primarily involved in decoding written words?
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Parietal lobe
7.
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How does the brain recognize frequently used words?
By translating them into sounds
By recognizing them as whole units
By associating them with images
By decoding them letter by letter
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