Writing Systems and Inscriptions

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What is the oldest known writing system?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Phoenician


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cuneiform is the oldest known writing system, dating back to around 3500 BC. It was developed by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia.

What is the most widely used writing system in the world today?

  1. Latin

  2. Chinese

  3. Arabic

  4. Cyrillic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Latin is the most widely used writing system in the world today, with over 1 billion people using it.

What is the writing system used in ancient Egypt called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Phoenician


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hieroglyphics is the writing system used in ancient Egypt. It was developed around 3000 BC and was used until the 4th century AD.

What is the writing system used in ancient China called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Chinese characters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chinese characters are the writing system used in ancient China. They were developed around 1500 BC and are still used today.

What is the writing system used in ancient India called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Brahmi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmi is the writing system used in ancient India. It was developed around 500 BC and is the ancestor of many of the writing systems used in South Asia today.

What is the writing system used in ancient Mesoamerica called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Maya script


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maya script is the writing system used in ancient Mesoamerica. It was developed around 2000 BC and was used until the 16th century AD.

What is the writing system used in ancient Greece called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Greek alphabet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Greek alphabet is the writing system used in ancient Greece. It was developed around 800 BC and is the ancestor of the Latin alphabet.

What is the writing system used in ancient Rome called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Latin alphabet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Latin alphabet is the writing system used in ancient Rome. It was developed around 700 BC and is the ancestor of most of the writing systems used in Europe today.

What is the writing system used in ancient Persia called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Old Persian cuneiform


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Old Persian cuneiform is the writing system used in ancient Persia. It was developed around 500 BC and is the ancestor of the Pahlavi script.

What is the writing system used in ancient Arabia called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Arabic alphabet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Arabic alphabet is the writing system used in ancient Arabia. It was developed around 400 AD and is the ancestor of many of the writing systems used in the Middle East and North Africa today.

What is the writing system used in ancient Ethiopia called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Ge'ez script


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ge'ez script is the writing system used in ancient Ethiopia. It was developed around 400 AD and is the ancestor of many of the writing systems used in the Horn of Africa today.

What is the writing system used in ancient Armenia called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Armenian alphabet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Armenian alphabet is the writing system used in ancient Armenia. It was developed around 400 AD and is still used today.

What is the writing system used in ancient Georgia called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Georgian alphabet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Georgian alphabet is the writing system used in ancient Georgia. It was developed around 400 AD and is still used today.

What is the writing system used in ancient Korea called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Hangul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hangul is the writing system used in ancient Korea. It was developed around 1443 AD and is still used today.

What is the writing system used in ancient Japan called?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Proto-Sinaitic

  4. Kanji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kanji is the writing system used in ancient Japan. It was developed around 200 AD and is still used today.

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