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It was one of the first methods of writing in ancient history. Most Semitic languages used it to write. After that the Phoenicians invented the alphabet and used the Hebrew language to write. We know a lot of ancient history because clay tablets have been found written in cuneiform.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it was the first writing system in human history.
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∙ 9y agoThe written langue was difficult to master until they invented the cuneiform. Even douth it was still hard.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it was the first form of writing in Human history.
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What is a sumerian writer called?
Scribe is the answer.
What is a tyro scribe?
A tyro is an novice, a beginner, so a tyro scribe is a new scribe who's still learning.
Why was the sumerian irrigation system important?
The Sumerian Irrigation System was important. since they had drought, this helped get water to crops.
When did scribes become important in Egypt?
They were first important in Mesopotamia, mostly in the Sumerian society
Why was a scribe important?
it was important because scribes needed to know to to write and they would had a better place at the social hierarchy
What is a sumerian writer called?
Scribe is the answer.
A scribe whose hand moves as fast as the mouth that's a scribe for you?
This is an Sumerian proverb. It means a good scribe is one who can write quickly and keep up with what is being said.
Scribe how did scribe become famous?
Scribes are famous because of there reading and writing talent. It takes 12 years of training to be a scribe so its very hard but important.
How did scribe become famous?
Scribes are famous because of there reading and writing talent. It takes 12 years of training to be a scribe so its very hard but important.
Why were priest so important and powerful in sumerian society?
They worshiped the gods.
Why was trade important to Sumerian city states?
what was trade important to sumerian city states
Which Sumerian invention the most important and why?
The most important invention of the Sumerian's was Irrigation. Irrigation is how the Sumerian's led their water through pipes, etc.
Why were artisans important in sumerian society?
artisans are important because they have specialized jobs so others don't have to work.
What is a tyro scribe?
A tyro is an novice, a beginner, so a tyro scribe is a new scribe who's still learning.
Why was the sumerian irrigation system important?
The Sumerian Irrigation System was important. since they had drought, this helped get water to crops.
Why was cuiniform so important to Sumerian life?
Cuneiform was important because with the expansion of commerce economic records were needed so that trade could be facilitated.
Term given to the person who specialized in writing in Sumerian times?
The English term is "scribe". The Sumerians themselves said dubsar (literally, "tablet-writer").
