The illustrated book had a long history in the ancient world. When did the tradition of placing pictures in manuscripts first begin?

A) Classical Greece
B) Pharaonic Egypt
C) Sumerian cuneiform
D) Republican Rome

Manuscripts

Handwritten documents or texts, especially those of significant historical, cultural, or religious value, from before the age of mass printing.

Classical Greece

A period of Greek history (around 5th to 4th centuries BCE) known for its significant advancements in art, philosophy, and governance, embodying ideals of beauty, order, and democracy.

Pharaonic Egypt

The period of ancient Egyptian history characterized by the rule of the Pharaohs, spanning from around 3100 BC to the conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 BC.