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What is information?
What is information?
Data that has been processed, organized, or structured in a way that adds meaning.
What is technology?
What is technology?
Application of scientific knowledge, tools, techniques, and processes to solve problems.
What is information technology?
What is information technology?
The use of computers, telecommunications, and other technologies to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data.
Which writing systems were significant in the early beginnings of information technology?
Which writing systems were significant in the early beginnings of information technology?
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When did cuneiform writing originate?
When did cuneiform writing originate?
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Hieroglyphs were believed to have originated from cuneiform.
Hieroglyphs were believed to have originated from cuneiform.
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What material was used to create papyrus scrolls?
What material was used to create papyrus scrolls?
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The Ancient Egyptians referred to hieroglyphs as 'the ______ words.'
The Ancient Egyptians referred to hieroglyphs as 'the ______ words.'
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What role did Uruk play in the advancement of cuneiform writing?
What role did Uruk play in the advancement of cuneiform writing?
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Study Notes
Overview of Living in the IT Era
- Information refers to data processed and structured to add meaning, aiding in decision-making and communication.
- Technology applies scientific knowledge and methods to solve problems, create products, and provide services.
- Information technology (IT) encompasses using computers and telecommunications to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data.
Writing Systems in Early Beginnings (3000 B.C.– 1400 A.D.)
- Major advancements in IT began with the creation of writing systems, like cuneiform in Mesopotamia and hieroglyphs in Egypt.
- Writing enabled knowledge, laws, and trade recordings, shifting from oral traditions to written documentation.
- Materials for recording included clay tablets for cuneiform and papyrus for hieroglyphs.
Cuneiform
- Originated around 3500 BCE with the Sumerians, particularly from the city of Uruk.
- Uruk was instrumental in advancing cuneiform, which facilitated the development of literature.
- Cuneiform is recognized as a pivotal cultural contribution of ancient Sumerians.
Hieroglyphs
- Developed in Egypt approximately 5,000 years ago, following the establishment of cuneiform.
- Initially thought to be borrowed from cuneiform, hieroglyphs are now believed to have developed independently.
- Uses pictorial symbols to represent entire words, syllables, or phonemes.
- The Ancient Egyptians referred to hieroglyphs as “the gods’ words.”
Papyrus
- Papyrus scrolls are seen as direct ancestors of modern books, emerging from the Papyrus plant in the Nile valley.
- Strips of papyrus pith were layered and pasted to create sheets, which were then rolled into scrolls for writing.
- Scribes typically wrote on one side of the scroll, with text on the inner face when rolled.
- Papyrus influenced writing styles and methods of documentation in ancient civilization.
Decline of Usage
- The use of hieroglyphs declined with the rise of the Aramaic language and alphabet in the 6th century BCE.
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Explore the fundamentals of living in the Information Technology era. This quiz will cover the evolution and impact of information and communication technology, emphasizing how data is processed and organized for better understanding and communication.
