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Why was written language likely developed?

a. It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read
b. It provided low codes for the public
c. It gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle
d. It allowed trade over long distances

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The most likely reason written language was developed is:

**d. It allowed trade over long distances.**

Written language enabled more complex communication and record-keeping, which was essential for managing trade transactions, tracking goods, and maintaining accounts over long distances. While the other options have some merit, the ability to facilitate trade and economic transactions is generally considered a primary driver for the development of written language.

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