Activity 5. Direction: Read the text below and complete the topic outline that follows. Write yours answer on a separate sheet of paper. Text A Origins of Writing Ancient civilizations attributed the origins of writing to the gods. For the ancient Egyptians, their god Thoth was the creator of writing and, in some stories, also the creator of speech. The ancient Sumertans and Assyrians also believed that writing originated with certain gods, as did the ancient Maya. In Chinese mythology, the creation of writing is attributed to an ancient sage and was used for communication with the gods. Clearly, writing was highly valued even by ancient peoples. 7 CO_Q1_English 11_Module​