History activity, developed for first year high school students, with questions about the birth of writing.
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SCHOOL: DATE:
PROF: CLASS:
NAME:
1.According to studies, what is the dating of the oldest traces of writing? And where were they found? Tick in the correct alternative:
The. According to studies by archaeologists, the first vestige of the oldest writing was found in Iraq, in a region further south, an area called Uruk, dated to 3400 BC. Ç.
B. According to studies by archaeologists, the first trace of the oldest writing was found in Iraq, in a region further south, an area called Muruk, dating back to 5,000 BC. Ç.
2. At that time, what led the Sumerians to write?
The. It is believed that a certain type of writing was created to represent the festivities developed at the time as a way to preserve the people's culture.
B. It is believed that a certain type of writing was created to be used as a "contract" between the traders, thus preventing any type of scam that could be applied without the existence of a record.
3. About the evolution of writing we can say:
I. Pictograms: were evidenced by signs left on cave walls, but these cave paintings could not be considered the writing itself, as each person signaled what they wanted represent.
II.Cuneiform: it was the first form of writing that originated in Ancient Mesopotamia with the Sumerians.
III.Hieroglyphs: in this type of writing some signs assumed a different representation, sometimes of a letter, other times of whole words. This writing was complex and used in religious representations.
It's correct:
The. I
B. II
ç. I and II
d. I, II and III
4.Explain what was the role of a scribe and the importance of this professional in ancient societies?
A.
5. About the inventions developed by the Sumerians, which are still present in our daily lives, we can highlight:
I. Pythagoras' Theorem.
II.The wheel.
III.Division of the year into 12 months launching the basis of Astronomy and Geography.
IV.The basis for Astrology.
It's correct:
The. I and II
B. II and III
ç. I, II, III and IV
d. I, II and III
Per Rosiane Fernandes Silva– Graduated in Arts and Pedagogy and postgraduated in Special Education
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