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What script did priests develop by 1500 bce for use in religious writings?
Hieratic script
What is the meaning of 'hieratic' in Greek?
Priestly
How did the hieratic script differ from hieroglyphs?
It used a rush pen instead of a pointed brush
Which civilization used hieratic script for religious writings?
Ancient Egypt
What was the purpose of the hieratic script developed by priests around 1500 bce?
For use in religious writings.
How did the hieratic script differ from hieroglyphs?
The hieratic script used a rush pen, producing more abstract characters with a terse, angular quality.
What was the significance of the hieratic script's development?
It allowed for a penstroke simplification of the hieroglyphic book hand.
What is the etymological origin of the term 'hieratic'?
It is from the Greek for 'priestly'.
Test your knowledge of ancient Egyptian writing systems, including hieroglyphic and hieratic scripts. Learn about the development of hieratic script and its use in religious writings.
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