Why was written language likely developed?

Question

A. It provided law codes for the public
B. it gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle
C. it allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read
D. it allowed trade over long distances

Answer 1

The most likely reason for the development of written language is D. it allowed trade over long distances.

Written language facilitated the recording and tracking of transactions, agreements, and inventories, which were crucial for trade, especially as societies began to engage in commerce over larger distances. This practical need for communication in trade likely drove the development of writing systems.