How did the use of cuneiform benefit the people of ancient Uruk?

Cuneiform writing was used to record lots of information such as temple activities, business and trade. Cuneiform was also useful in ways such as writing stories, myths, and personal letters. The latest known example of cuneiform is an astronomical text from C.E. 75.

Explanation:

the option which was not a function of missionaries in the northwest was the first one - they established posts for trading furs and other goods.

missionaries were sent around the world to spread religion and their knowledge and others - they were not merchants who sold furs and other goods.