After class 2/6

In class today, we reviewed Chapter one.  We began by creating basic symbols that show men and women, which was interesting because everyone had different ideas and it was difficult to think of symbols on the spot.  It made me realize that there are so many different symbols in the world and an idea can be expressed in many, many, many ways!

We proceeded to talk about how written languages developed, from simply stick figures to ancient hieroglyphics.  There was a huge timeline that contained pictography thru demotic but it clearly shows advancement.  

While looking up verbs to translate in different languages, I was intrigued by how simple everyone was, once I looked at it and understood that it isn't English.  It makes so much sense for people to want to write faster, because that's the way we are in present day.  The quality of life raises a lot because we have time for enjoyment and time to live our life,... which is what everyone wants to do.  Those cavemen were actually pretty smart, contrary to popular belief.