Why do you think ordinary men and women did not generally keep records of what they did?

Ordinary Men and Women did not keep record of what they did because of these reasons:

1. They spent their days searching for and gathering food, taking care of their families and ensuring their survival.

2. They were not doing something great to keep record of it, staying alive itself a challenge.

3. They didn’t find time to keep records.

4. It was not important for them.

Note: The kings used to keep records about their kingdoms and their victories, in the form of manuscripts or inscriptions.