Social Studies MCQS - QUESTION DETAILS

Which ancient civilization is associated with the development of the first known system of writing, known as cuneiform?
A. Indus Valley Civilization
B. Mesopotamian (Sumerians)
C. Ancient China
D. Mesoamerican (Maya)

The Sumerians in Mesopotamia developed cuneiform, the first known writing system.

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