Exploring Ancient Writing Systems

What writing system uses symbols to represent objects or ideas?

• Logographic writing system

• Alphabetic writing system

• Phonetic writing system

• Pictographic writing system

Which ancient writing system is known for its wedge-shaped marks?

• cuneiform

• braille

• kanji

• hieroglyphics

What is the name of the writing system used in ancient Egypt?

• Runes

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

Which writing system evolved into the modern alphabet?

• Latin script

• Hieroglyphics

• Phoenician alphabet

• Cyrillic script

What are the earliest forms of writing known as?

• Alphabetic scripts

• Pictographs

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphs

Which writing system was primarily used for record-keeping in Mesopotamia?

• cuneiform

• Latin script

• hieroglyphics

• Phoenician alphabet

What type of writing system uses characters that represent sounds?

• Syllabic writing system

• Ideographic writing system

• Phonetic writing system

• Logographic writing system

Which civilization is credited with developing cuneiform?

• Assyrian civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Babylonian civilization

• Sumerian civilization

What is the primary characteristic of hieroglyphics?

• A method of communication based solely on gestures.

• A form of written language using only numbers.

• A system of writing that only uses letters.

• Pictorial symbols representing sounds, words, or concepts.

Which writing system is considered the precursor to Latin and Greek alphabets?

• Hieroglyphics

• Phoenician alphabet

• Runic alphabet

• Cyrillic script