Question

In one or two paragraphs, explain why cuneiform was important to both the Sumerians and the civilizations that came after them. In addition, explain how the alphabet that you use is important in a similar way. Support your response with examples.

Answer 1

Answer: While cuneiform may have been originally developed to keep track of transactions, it soon became a tool that people used in their religious, cultural, and artistic practices. The oldest surviving work of world literature was actually written in cuneiform script. It is called The Epic of Gilgamesh.

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