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A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as ______5
Q: A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as ______
- 1Pictogramsfalse
- 2Cuneiformtrue
- 3Hieroglyphicfalse
- 4None of thesefalse
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Answer : 2. "Cuneiform"
Explanation :
Answer: B) Cuneiform Explanation: The Sumerians were the first to evolve a proper system of writing called cuneiform. The script is wedge-shaped. Henry Rawlinson a British officer, deciphered the cuneiform script. He discovered by chance an inscription known as the behistun inscription. Relentless work of almost 12 years by Henry Rawlinson on this inscription, he managed to decipher the cuneiform script.