What Was the Sumerians' Purpose in Inventing Writing

question 3

Multiple Choice

What was the Sumerians' purpose in inventing writing?

• A) The Sumerians invented writing to do accounting.
• B) The Sumerians invented writing to conduct diplomatic exchange with foreign governments.
• C) The Sumerians invented writing to preserve sacred rituals and laws.
• D) The Sumerians invented writing to record their laws.

---

Definitions:

Practical Application

The use of theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios to solve problems or accomplish tasks.

New Idea

A novel concept, thought, or innovation that has not been proposed or thought of before.

Hydrogen-powered Car

A vehicle that uses hydrogen fuel cells to power its motor, emitting only water vapor as exhaust.

Final Blueprints

The detailed plans or drawings used as a guide for building or constructing something, typically representing the last version after all revisions have been made.