What was true about early Sumerian writing?

A. It evolved from pictures to signs and eventually to a phonetic system.
B. It was based on hieroglyphics.
C. It led to improvements in spoken language systems.
D. It borrowed from the Greek and Egyptian writing systems.
E. It was created largely to give praise to the gods.


Answer: A

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