WONDER #1369: Who Invented Cuneiform?

Question 1 of 3

The term cuneiform comes from the Latin words meaning what?

1. wedge shaped
2. ancient writing
3. cute pictures
4. formed letters

Question 2 of 3

Cuneiform was first developed by what ancient peoples?

1. Babylonians
2. Sumerians
3. Assyrians
4. Americans

Question 3 of 3

In what century were ancient Mesopotamian writings in cuneiform first deciphered and translated into English?

1. 2nd century
2. 4th century
3. 12th century
4. 19th century

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