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It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read.
It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read.
It provided law codes for the public.
It provided law codes for the public.
It allowed trade over long distances.
It allowed trade over long distances.
It gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle.
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Written language was likely developed for several practical purposes, but the response that most directly addresses a key reason for its development is:
It allowed trade over long distances.
Written language facilitated the recording of transactions, agreements, and inventories, which were essential for managing trade across vast areas.
