The development of a written language typically involves the creation of symbols or characters to represent sounds or concepts, the standardization of these symbols into a coherent system, and the establishment of rules for grammar and syntax. This process often includes the adaptation of an existing spoken language, the invention of new symbols or characters, and the dissemination of the written language through education or cultural exchange.
The Incas did not develop a written language. They used a system of knotted strings called quipu to record information instead.
The written language developed by the Aryans was called Sanskrit. It is an ancient Indo-Aryan language and is considered the classical language of Old India. Sanskrit played a significant role in the development of many other languages in the Indian subcontinent.
The development of a culture benefits from the use of a written language by preserving knowledge, history, and traditions for future generations. Written language allows for communication across time and space, enabling the sharing of ideas and fostering intellectual growth. It also facilitates the organization of society, the establishment of laws and governance, and the dissemination of information, leading to cultural advancement and cohesion.
The long period before the development of written language is called prehistory because it refers to the time before written records or documentation of historical events, making it difficult to study and interpret without written sources. This era lacks written records, so our understanding of it is based on archaeological findings and scientific evidence.
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