How Did Sumerian Scribes Learn the Cuneiform Writing System

question 14

Multiple Choice

How did Sumerian scribes learn the cuneiform writing system?

• A) They were taught at special schools.
• B) They were taught at home by their fathers.
• C) They were taught by priests, who were solely responsible for this important teaching.
• D) They were taught as part of their mandated training as members of the army.

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