In order to maintain a constantly expanding society, the need for a writing system was imperative. By 3300 B.C.E the Sumerians created Cuneiform, a wedge based writing system, in order to keep track of crop yields; however, due to the success of this system it would develop beyond just agricultural applications. Although Cuneiform was successful, it did have its limitations. During the 4th century, Alexander the Great’s invasion would introduce alphabetic writing. With the alphabetic writing style it would allow for more complex subjects and improve on the Cuneiform framework. Without this technology the development of communication would be drastically hindered in human
In order to maintain a constantly expanding society, the need for a writing system was imperative. By 3300 B.C.E the Sumerians created Cuneiform, a wedge based writing system, in order to keep track of crop yields; however, due to the success of this system it would develop beyond just agricultural applications. Although Cuneiform was successful, it did have its limitations. During the 4th century, Alexander the Great’s invasion would introduce alphabetic writing. With the alphabetic writing style it would allow for more complex subjects and improve on the Cuneiform framework. Without this technology the development of communication would be drastically hindered in human