The hundreds of complex symbols used by Egyptian and Sumerian writing systems to represent entire ideas are an example of: A. Cuneiform
B. Ideograms
C. Phonograms
D. Hieroglyphics

A. Cuneiform

Explanation:

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explanation:

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."