1.4 Ancient Writing Systems QuizVersion en ligne Test your knowledge of ancient writing systems from Mesopotamia and Egypt with this quiz game! par Latter UP Tools 1 What material was commonly used for writing in Mesopotamia? a Clay tablets b Bamboo c Parchment d Papyrus 2 Why is the Rosetta Stone considered a key artifact in the study of ancient languages? a It was the first artifact discovered in Egypt b It was a symbol of royal power c It contains inscriptions in multiple languages d It was used in ancient trade 3 What was the primary use of barley symbols in ancient Mesopotamian writing? a To represent commodities like bread and beer b To record religious texts c To write poetry d To document laws 4 What writing technique was widely used in the Middle East between 2500-3300 BCE? a Cuneiform b Hieroglyphs c Pictographs d Alphabetic script 5 What does a seal impression on a clay tablet typically represent? a A religious symbol b A form of currency c A decorative element d A signature 6 What was the earliest form of cuneiform writing? a Logographic writing b Hieratic writing c Alphabetic writing d Pictorial symbols 7 What material was used to form cuneiform signs? a Papyrus b Wet clay c Metal d Stone 8 What was the main purpose of early writing systems? a To record spoken language b To communicate with gods c To manage information d To create art 9 What innovation in the Middle East led to the development of the alphabet? a Writing with consonants but no vowels b Use of pictorial symbols c Development of hieratic writing d Use of papyrus 10 What percentage of Egyptians were literate according to the text? a 10% b 25% c 1% d 50%
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