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What are symbols used in picture writing?

The items used in picture writing are generally referred to as symbols. When used to create elaborate thoughts or ideas, they are called "pictograms" which means "picture message." Varying forms of writing will have different specific terminology. An example is that Egyptian picture writing symbols are called Heiroglyphs, and those present in ancient Sumarrian scrypt are called Cuneiform. Each language has its own terms for the pictures that represent words, but the fundamental definition is that they are all "pictograms" meaning, "pictures that convey a message."


What type of writing does the mesopotamians use?

the form of writing is called cuneiform, it used wedge-shaped symbols called pictographs meaning pictures or drawings that represents a word or idea


What were some advantages to using hieroglyphic writing?

Hierglyphics were used for writing. They had lots of symbols and pictures.


What is Hierogphs used for?

Hieroglyphics are the writing used by the Ancient Egyptians found in the pyramids made with shapes, symbols and pictures


How did the Egyptian writing differ from Summerian writing?

Sumerians used wedge shaped symbols called cuneiform. The symbols represented words.


What was the Egyptians' writing called that used pictures to represent objects?

their writing was called hieroglyphics and it was a form of picture writing


A symbol used in ancient writing?

Hieroglyphic writing is a form of ancient writing that used pictures and symbols. The symbols and pictures varied depending on the culture but could include shapes such as circles and triangles as well as human faces, animals, and lines.


How did hieroglyphics get there name?

If you break down the word you will realize it merely means a series of pictures and symbols used for writing . This best describes what the form of writing used in Egypt.


What used symbols or pictures to represents things ideas and sounds?

Hieroglyphs, emojis, and icons are examples of symbols or pictures used to represent things, ideas, and sounds. Hieroglyphs were used in ancient Egyptian writing, emojis are modern digital symbols used in electronic communication, and icons are graphical representations used in computer interfaces.


What word is for the hieroglyphics?

Hieroglyphics is a word used to describe a specific kind of writing. When writing in this style, you use pictures or symbols that represent whole words.


Pictures symbols used to represent words sounds or concepts are called?

Hieroglyphic


What is the word for Egyptian writing where pictorial symbols were used?

they are called called hieroglyphics.