What was the Sumerian script called?

It was called 'Cuneiform', meaning 'wedge-shaped', because it was written using a reed stylus on wet clay tablets.

History of Writing

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Sumerian civilization of ancient Mesopotamia was the first to develop a proper, standardized system of writing known as Cuneiform.

Exam Year

1992

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_1992_196 Ref: Standard Educational Reference