why was writing important to successful civilizations?

[Jaden's Mommy]

answer the question correctly for best answer...must be a paragraph

Thank you! =)
I am sorry. Let me rephrase myself. I was trying to rush so I didn't mean to sound rude.

Please answer the question correctly to receive best answer. I would appreciate it if it was in a paragraph as I really want to learn more about my question. You are not required to write a paragraph...but I will really appreciate it. Thank you so much! =))

Blackjack432001: No, I am not trying to copy anyone's answers. This is Yahoo!answers and I am sure everyone is curious about something once in a while but really didn't know who to ask...so I am sorry if you thought I was trying to cheat or be "sneaky". Please do not judge or accuse if you do not know the reasons why I am asking...thanks

 

[glenn]

1) allows records to be kept
2) allows information to be passed on easily

 

[blackjack432001]

must be a paragraph? why? are you going to copy our answers? sneaky and totally corrupt. well, sweetie, writing is one of the three hallmarks of a civilization: tall buildings, a writing system and written laws. as they say in downtown brooklyn: you either have it or you don't.