Question

Answer the following in Detail
Define the terms Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform with their main features.

Answer 1

Hieroglyphics features are
1. The Egyptians form of writing is known as hieroglyphic.
2. Hieroglyphic was used in the inscriptions on seals and other objects.
3. Hieroglyphic writing system attests to their skills in handling symbols.
Cuneiform features are
1. Cuneiform is the Sumerian writing system.
2. The shape of the letter is in the form of wedge and hence it is called cuneiform.
3. Evolving around 3000 BC (BCE), it is one of the earliest scripts of the world.
4. They used this script for commercial transactions and writing letters and stories.