alleryWhat are cuneiform signs named after?
ACurved pictures only
BPainted colour symbols
CCircular stamp marks
DWedge-shaped impressions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Wedge-shaped impressions
The signs are built from wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay with a stylus.
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