Question
Why was written language likely developed? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
It allowed trade over long distances.
It allowed trade over long distances.
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.
(1 point)
Responses
It allowed trade over long distances.
It allowed trade over long distances.
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.
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GPT-4o mini
Written language was likely developed for several reasons, but one primary reason is that **it allowed trade over long distances**. This development facilitated the need for record-keeping, contracts, and communication between traders, which helped to enhance economic interactions and commerce.