What Was the First Use of Writing in Mesopotamia

question 18

Multiple Choice

What was the first use of writing in Mesopotamia?

• A) to record hymns to the gods
• B) to create king lists
• C) to record laws and royal edicts
• D) to monitor and control economic transactions

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