Populations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Africa, the Americas and Greece used writing for a multitude of purposes. Please discuss how writing was used and improved people’s lives.

One of the most important features of early civilizations is writing. Populations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Africa, the Americas and Greece used writing for a multitude of purposes. Please discuss how writing was used and improved people’s lives. Consider questions such as: What was the original purpose or writing? What genres of writing ultimately developed (poetry, history, etc.)? Who were the writers and who was the audience? In your essay, integrate at least one of the ancient texts that are on our Blackboard page.