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Ancient Scripts and Languages: A Window into Lost Civilizations

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Which ancient script is known for its wedge-shaped characters and was used by the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Maya Script

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cuneiform is an ancient writing system that originated in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. It was used by the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, among other civilizations, and is characterized by its wedge-shaped characters.

The ancient Egyptian writing system, known for its intricate pictorial characters, is called:

  1. Hieroglyphics

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Maya Script

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hieroglyphics is an ancient Egyptian writing system that uses a combination of logographic, syllabic, and alphabetic characters. It was used for over 3,500 years, from around 3100 BC to the 4th century AD.

The undeciphered script used by the ancient Indus Valley Civilization is known as:

  1. Indus Script

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Maya Script

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Script is an ancient writing system used by the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent from around 2500 to 1900 BC. Despite numerous attempts, the script remains undeciphered.

The ancient Mesoamerican writing system, known for its use of glyphs and logograms, is called:

  1. Maya Script

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maya Script is an ancient writing system used by the Maya civilization of Mesoamerica. It is characterized by its use of glyphs and logograms, and was used for a variety of purposes, including recording historical events, religious rituals, and astronomical observations.

The ancient script used by the Minoan civilization of Crete is known as:

  1. Linear A

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linear A is an ancient writing system used by the Minoan civilization of Crete from around 2700 to 1450 BC. It remains undeciphered, but is believed to be related to the later Linear B script.

The ancient script used by the Mycenaean civilization of Greece is known as:

  1. Linear B

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Maya Script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linear B is an ancient writing system used by the Mycenaean civilization of Greece from around 1450 to 1200 BC. It was deciphered in the 1950s and is believed to be an early form of Greek.

The ancient script used by the ancient Persians is known as:

  1. Old Persian Cuneiform

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Old Persian Cuneiform is an ancient writing system used by the Achaemenid Empire of Persia from around 522 to 330 BC. It is a simplified form of cuneiform, adapted for writing the Old Persian language.

The ancient script used by the ancient Ethiopians is known as:

  1. Ge'ez

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ge'ez is an ancient script used by the ancient Ethiopians and Eritreans. It is still used today for liturgical purposes in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and Eritrean Orthodox Church.

The ancient script used by the ancient Armenians is known as:

  1. Armenian Alphabet

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Armenian Alphabet is an ancient writing system used by the Armenian people. It was created in the 5th century AD by Mesrop Mashtots and is still used today.

The ancient script used by the ancient Georgians is known as:

  1. Georgian Alphabet

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Georgian Alphabet is an ancient writing system used by the Georgian people. It was created in the 5th century AD and is still used today.

The ancient script used by the ancient Koreans is known as:

  1. Hangul

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hangul is an ancient writing system used by the Korean people. It was created in the 15th century AD by King Sejong the Great and is still used today.

The ancient script used by the ancient Japanese is known as:

  1. Kanji

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanji is an ancient writing system used by the Japanese people. It was introduced to Japan from China in the 5th century AD and is still used today.

The ancient script used by the ancient Chinese is known as:

  1. Hanzi

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanzi is an ancient writing system used by the Chinese people. It was developed over thousands of years and is still used today.

The ancient script used by the ancient Indians is known as:

  1. Brahmi

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmi is an ancient writing system used by the ancient Indians. It was developed around the 3rd century BC and is the ancestor of many modern Indian scripts.

The ancient script used by the ancient Hebrews is known as:

  1. Hebrew Alphabet

  2. Cuneiform

  3. Hieroglyphics

  4. Linear B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hebrew Alphabet is an ancient writing system used by the ancient Hebrews. It was developed around the 10th century BC and is still used today.

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