The oldest written language is _______?
Correct answer: B. Sumerian
- A. Akkadian
- B. Sumerian
- C. Egyptian Hieroglyphics
- D. Eblaite
- E. Elamite
Explanation
Sumerian is conventionally regarded as the oldest clearly attested written language, recorded in cuneiform in ancient Mesopotamia. Akkadian was also written early, but appears later in the historical record.
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