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amal

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Research into the origins of writing suggest that written signs derived from
 
  a. hand signals.
  b. markings on clay tokens.
  c. images on cave walls.
  d. Hammurabi's Code.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the Epic of Gilgamesh is most accurate?
 
  a. It originated in Egypt.
  b. It was first written down by Neolithic communities.
  c. It was passed down orally for centuries.
  d. It was inspired by the Hebrew Bible.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

a. It originated in Egypt.
b. It was first written down by Neolithic communities.
c. It was passed down orally for centuries.
d. It was inspired by the Hebrew Bible.
Answer: c



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