The Egyptian Writing System, Known as Hieroglyphics, Was

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Multiple Choice

The Egyptian writing system, known as hieroglyphics, was

• A)a wedged shaped writing system formed with a reed stylus.
• B)a form of picture writing in which figures such as crocodiles, sails, and eyes represented words or sounds that could be combined to form words.
• C)the world's first writing system.
• D)not forbidden by priests to be used in pyramid texts.
• E)used exclusively to record business transactions.

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