What Was One Purpose That Writing Served in the First

question 12

Multiple Choice

What was one purpose that writing served in the First Civilizations?

• A) To record the stories of ordinary commoners
• B) To keep track of who paid their taxes to the state
• C) To confine women to the home
• D) To entertain an increasingly literate population

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Definitions:

Meninges

The membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Influenza

An acute illness characterized by fever, pain, coughing, and general upper respiratory symptoms.

Fever

An elevation in body temperature above the normal range, often a sign of infection or illness.

General Upper Respiratory Symptoms

Non-specific symptoms affecting the upper respiratory tract, including coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion, and sore throat.