Multiple choice

Why was written language important?

  1. Laws could be written and communicated

  2. People could share stories with each other

  3. People could teach each other to read

  4. Sanskrit was the most important language
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Explanation

Written language allowed civilizations to codify laws, maintain records, and standardize governance across large territories. This provided stability and clarity that oral tradition could not guarantee.

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