The Sumerians developed the first known system for writing, made up of thousands of characters that represented both words and ________.

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The Sumerian system of writing called cuneiform consisted of thousands of characters that represented words as well as sounds. While they did use numbers and units of measure, these were typically represented by specific characters that were distinct from those used for words and sounds. Animals were sometimes included in their writing, but were not a primary focus of the system.

The Sumerians Developed the First Known System for Writing, Made