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Question

The world's earliest writing systems were developed five thousand years ago by:

The correct answer is
Sumerians and Egyptians

Writing Systems Origins Timeline

The development of the earliest known writing systems occurred approximately five thousand years ago.

Key Civilizations Developing Early Writing

Historical and archaeological evidence points to two major ancient civilizations as the pioneers:

  • Sumerians: Located in Mesopotamia, they developed cuneiform script.
  • Egyptians: In Northeast Africa, they developed hieroglyphic writing.

These systems emerged independently around the same period, marking a significant milestone in human history.

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