Why was written language likely developed?(1 point) Responses It provided law codes for the public. It provided law codes for the public. It gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle. It gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle. It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read. It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read. It allowed trade over long distances.

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Written language was likely developed primarily to facilitate trade over long distances. While other factors such as communication of military instructions, legal documentation, and ritualistic prayers were also important, the need for effective record-keeping in commerce and trade was a significant driving force behind the creation of written language.

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The option that best explains why written language was likely developed is: It allowed trade over long distances.