ANCIENT COMMUNICATION

Petroglyphs are:

• A form of writing used by the Egyptians

• A system of knots used for counting and record-keeping

• A type of ancient tablet used for recording information

• Ancient works of art created by carving stones or rock

Cuneiform was:

• A language spoken by the Sumerians

• A method of divination using animal bones

• A type of stone monument used to mark graves

• An early form of writing developed by the Sumerians

Nsibidi is:

• An ancient African script with symbols representing concepts

• A form of hieroglyphic writing used by the Egyptians

• Large designs created on landscapes for artistic purposes

• Stones with runic inscriptions used by Vikings

Quipus were used by:

• The Sumerians to keep business records

• The Egyptians to record their history in stone

• The Incas as a tool for counting and record-keeping

• The Chinese for divination during the Shang dynasty

Runestones typically contain:

• Knots and strings representing numerical data

• Runic inscriptions often serving as memorials

• Symbols carved into wood used for communication

• Geometric shapes arranged on the ground to form images