Cuneiform Chronicles: Unraveling Ancient Writing and Civilizations

The video explores the history and significance of cuneiform, the earliest known form of writing, used in ancient Mesopotamia. It discusses the deciphering of cuneiform tablets in the Victorian era, revealing stories like the Epic of Gilgamesh. The video highlights the roles of women in Mesopotamian society, the sexagesimal numbering system, and the tradition of letter writing. It concludes with a discussion on the durability of clay tablets and modern efforts to preserve knowledge.

What is the earliest known form of writing?

• Hieroglyphs

• Cuneiform

• Latin Script

• Runes

Who discovered the 11th tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• Henry Rawlinson

• Leonard Woolley

• George Smith

• Howard Carter

What significant story was found in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• The Creation Story

• The Exodus

• The Tower of Babel

• The Flood Story

Who is considered the first known author in recorded history?

• Gilgamesh

• Homer

• Enheduanna

• Sappho

What numbering system did the Sumerians and Akkadians use?

• Sexagesimal

• Hexadecimal

• Binary

• Decimal

How many seconds are there in a minute due to the Mesopotamian influence?

• 100

• 120

• 50

• 60

What is a key reason cuneiform tablets have survived for thousands of years?

• They were made of metal

• They were stored in libraries

• They are fireproof

• They were buried underground

What modern project is similar to ancient clay tablets for preserving information?

• Microfilm

• Digital Archives

• Ceramic Tablets

• Paper Books

What is a challenge with modern digital data preservation?

• Data is too expensive

• Data is easily lost

• Data is too large

• Data is too complex

What does the study of cuneiform tablets reveal about ancient societies?

• Their architectural styles

• Their religious practices

• Their military strategies

• Their daily life and concerns