Question

The writing was first developed in civilization as a way to keep what important records?

A. Names of God anf Goddesses
B. The number of people born
C. The amount of grain invested
D. The list of social classes.

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) Names of gods and goddesses

Explanation:

Answer 2

The writing was first developed to record the amount of grain harvested.

Answer: Option C.

Explanation:

• The writing was first introduced by the Mesopotamia Civilization. The system was a combination of different signs and shapes engraved on a tablet. The first use of this writing was done for recording crops.
• Mesopotamia’s most popular crop was barley which was represented as a drawing of a stick figure crop. 'Give and take policy' of barley by farmers and stores in the temple was recorded in these tablets.
• The signs even changed for a while when people starting using writing equipment with squared ends.