The Egyptian Writing System, Known as Hieroglyphics, Was

Multiple Choice

The Egyptian writing system, known as hieroglyphics, was

A) a wedged shaped writing system formed with a reed stylus.
B) a form of picture writing in which figures such as crocodiles, sails, and eyes represented words or sounds that could be combined to form words.
C) the world's first writing system.
D) not forbidden by priests to be used in pyramid texts.
E) used exclusively to record business transactions.