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Ancient Scripts and Writing Systems

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Which of the following is the oldest known writing system?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Linear A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cuneiform, developed in ancient Mesopotamia, is the oldest known writing system, dating back to around 3500 BC.

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system that used hieroglyphs?

  1. Hieratic

  2. Demotic

  3. Coptic

  4. Hieroglyphics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hieroglyphics is the ancient Egyptian writing system that used a combination of logographic, syllabic, and alphabetic characters.

Which ancient civilization developed the cuneiform writing system?

  1. Mesopotamians

  2. Egyptians

  3. Chinese

  4. Indians


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cuneiform writing system was developed by the ancient Mesopotamians, who lived in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

What is the name of the ancient Chinese writing system that used characters to represent words and ideas?

  1. Hanzi

  2. Kanji

  3. Kana

  4. Hanja


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanzi is the ancient Chinese writing system that uses characters to represent words and ideas.

Which ancient civilization developed the Mayan writing system?

  1. Mayans

  2. Aztecs

  3. Incas

  4. Olmecs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mayan writing system was developed by the ancient Mayans, who lived in Mesoamerica.

What is the name of the ancient writing system that was used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus Script

  2. Brahmi Script

  3. Kharoshthi Script

  4. Gupta Script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Script is the ancient writing system that was used in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which ancient civilization developed the Linear A and Linear B writing systems?

  1. Minoans

  2. Mycenaeans

  3. Greeks

  4. Romans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Linear A and Linear B writing systems were developed by the ancient Minoans, who lived on the island of Crete.

What is the name of the ancient writing system that was used in the Kingdom of Aksum?

  1. Ge'ez Script

  2. Amharic Script

  3. Tigrinya Script

  4. Oromo Script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ge'ez Script is the ancient writing system that was used in the Kingdom of Aksum.

Which ancient civilization developed the Rongo-rongo writing system?

  1. Rapa Nui

  2. Easter Island

  3. Polynesians

  4. Maori


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rongo-rongo writing system was developed by the ancient Rapa Nui people, who lived on Easter Island.

What is the name of the ancient writing system that was used in the Kingdom of Silla?

  1. Hangul

  2. Hanja

  3. Idu

  4. Gyeomjeong


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Idu writing system was used in the Kingdom of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.

Which ancient civilization developed the Proto-Sinaitic writing system?

  1. Canaanites

  2. Phoenicians

  3. Hebrews

  4. Arameans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Proto-Sinaitic writing system was developed by the ancient Canaanites, who lived in the region of Canaan.

What is the name of the ancient writing system that was used in the Kingdom of Nubia?

  1. Meroitic Script

  2. Old Nubian Script

  3. Coptic Script

  4. Greek Script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Meroitic Script was the ancient writing system that was used in the Kingdom of Nubia.

Which ancient civilization developed the Old Persian cuneiform writing system?

  1. Persians

  2. Medes

  3. Babylonians

  4. Assyrians


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Old Persian cuneiform writing system was developed by the ancient Persians.

What is the name of the ancient writing system that was used in the Kingdom of Khmer?

  1. Khmer Script

  2. Cham Script

  3. Mon Script

  4. Burmese Script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khmer Script is the ancient writing system that was used in the Kingdom of Khmer.

Which ancient civilization developed the Ugaritic cuneiform writing system?

  1. Ugarits

  2. Canaanites

  3. Phoenicians

  4. Hebrews


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ugaritic cuneiform writing system was developed by the ancient Ugarits, who lived in the city of Ugarit.

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