Once Systems of Writing Developed, the Mesopotamians Used Writing Largely

question 94

Multiple Choice

Once systems of writing developed, the Mesopotamians used writing largely for

• A)creating treaties and contracts between rulers.
• B)keeping records and creating documents that might endure.
• C)authoring religious doctrine.
• D)creating texts and schools to educate all people.
• E)designing buildings, legal codes, and outlining farming techniques.

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Definitions:

Neural Connections

The links between neurons that are the basis for transmitting signals throughout the nervous system.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, enabling the transmission of signals.

Ions

Electrically charged atoms or molecules formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Axon Membrane

The lipid bilayer covering an axon of a neuron, which plays a critical role in conducting electrical impulses and communication between neurons.