Describe the Evolution of the Token-Based Method of Record Keeping

question 101

Essay

Describe the evolution of the token-based method of record keeping in Mesopotamia.

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Definitions:

Paleolithic

The “old” Stone Age, during which humankind produced the first sculptures and paintings.

Neolithic

The “new” Stone Age.

Mesolithic

The “middle” Stone Age, between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic ages.

Paleolithic Painting Convention

Refers to the techniques and styles used in cave paintings by early humans during the Paleolithic era, characterized by naturalistic and symbolic representations of animals and humans.