Although Early Writing Was Produced Using Pointed Sticks,Sumerian Scribes C

question 31

Multiple Choice

Although early writing was produced using pointed sticks,Sumerian scribes c.3100 B.C.E.advanced writing with durable reeds that:

• A) almost anyone could use to produce simple documents.
• B) allowed the production of clay tablets without costly baking.
• C) were exclusively used by the priest class.
• D) produced wedge-like script called cuneiform.
• E) could be used to eat with as well as write.

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