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What script did priests develop by 1500 bce for use in religious writings?
What script did priests develop by 1500 bce for use in religious writings?
- Hieratic script (correct)
- Cuneiform script
- Phoenician script
- Demotic script
What is the meaning of 'hieratic' in Greek?
What is the meaning of 'hieratic' in Greek?
- Ancient
- Secretive
- Holy
- Priestly (correct)
How did the hieratic script differ from hieroglyphs?
How did the hieratic script differ from hieroglyphs?
- It used a rush pen instead of a pointed brush (correct)
- It was written on papyrus instead of stone
- It had more complex characters
- It was used for secular writings instead of religious writings
Which civilization used hieratic script for religious writings?
Which civilization used hieratic script for religious writings?
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What was the purpose of the hieratic script developed by priests around 1500 bce?
What was the purpose of the hieratic script developed by priests around 1500 bce?
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How did the hieratic script differ from hieroglyphs?
How did the hieratic script differ from hieroglyphs?
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What was the significance of the hieratic script's development?
What was the significance of the hieratic script's development?
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What is the etymological origin of the term 'hieratic'?
What is the etymological origin of the term 'hieratic'?
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