How is writing defined? Can a group of symbols scratched on a rock representing something be considered writing? Or does it have to be a logical system with an alphabet and such?

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ Writing is defined as a system of human communication that uses symbols, such as letters or characters, to represent language. A group of symbols scratched on a rock can be considered a form of proto-writing if it conveys meaning or information, even if it does not constitute a fully developed writing system with an alphabet. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Development and use of writing systems ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Writing systems have evolved over time from simple pictographs and ideographs to more complex systems like alphabets. Early forms of writing, such as cuneiform and hieroglyphics, often used symbols to represent objects, ideas, or sounds. These early systems laid the foundation for more advanced writing systems that include alphabets and standardized grammar. Therefore, symbols scratched on a rock can be considered an early form of writing if they convey specific information or meaning. ⚹◊Was the invention of a writing system a significant development in early civilizations according to AP World History?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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