Which writing system was first used in Mesopotamia?
The writing system first used in Mesopotamia is called cuneiform. It emerged around 3200 BCE and was primarily used to write the Sumerian language.
Which writing system was used by the Phoenicians?
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The Phoenicians used a writing system known as the Phoenician alphabet. This system, developed around the 12th century BCE, consisted of 22 consonant symbols and was the basis for many other later writing systems, including the Greek and Latin alphabets.
Which writing system was used by the Phoenicians?
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Cuneiform
Alphabetic script
Hieroglyphs
Calligraphy
Alphabetic script. The Phoenicians developed one of the earliest known alphabets, known as the Phoenician alphabet, which consisted of consonant symbols. This alphabet later evolved and influenced the development of other writing systems, including the Greek and Latin alphabets.
Which of the following was the world's first known empire?
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2 points
The Assyrian Empire
The Persian Empire
The Akkadian Empire
The Babylonian Empire
The Akkadian Empire was the world's first known empire. It was established by Sargon of Akkad in the 24th century BCE and encompassed much of Mesopotamia.
What physical feature contributed to there being a surplus of food in Sumer?
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2 points
a river valley
technology
cities
social classes
A river valley contributed to a surplus of food in Sumer. Specifically, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers provided a reliable water source for irrigation, allowing the Sumerians to cultivate crops and achieve agricultural surplus.
What human factor contributed to there being a surplus of food?
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settling in a river valley
using technology
growth of population
development of social classes