Question

It is believed that the sumerians originally used their writing system for what purpose?

Answer 1

The sumerians use there writings for trading They need receipts.

Answer 2

Cuneiform was originally used as a trading mechanism. When trading goods, the items were pictorially placed on clay tablets, which were placed into envelopes and sealed. By putting the pictures of the items directly on the clay envelopes, the traders were more easily able to disseminate what was being bought and sold.