WSC Quiz 5

What was the first example of literacy uncovered in Mesopotamia?

• Papyrus scrolls

• Cuneiform tablets

• Hieroglyphic inscriptions

• Stone carvings

What does the word 'Cuneiform' mean?

• Clay tablets

• Wedge-shaped

• Pictograms

• Trade symbols

What was the purpose of clay tokens in the bartering system?

• To represent commodities for trade

• To record astronomical observations

• To create a writing system

• To honor the gods

Which ancient civilization is credited with the origin of Cuneiform?

• Egypt

• Persia

• Sumer

• Babylon

What replaced Cuneiform as the main writing system?

• Phoenecian alphabet

• Hieroglyphics

• Papyrus scrolls

• Stone carvings

Who were the main users of Cuneiform in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Priests

• Warriors

What were some examples of writings in Cuneiform?

• The Law Code of Hammurabi

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Who is often referred to as the Father of History?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Alexander the Great

• Darius the Great

What was Herodotus known for?

• Writing about the Persian wars

• Traveling extensively to gather information

• Adding fantasy elements to his accounts

• All of the above

Which war did Thucydides write about?

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Persian War

• The Trojan War

• The Roman War