The Phoenician Alphabet
1.) The Phoenician alphabet is based on what principle?
One sign represents one spoken sound
One sign represents one spoken sound
2.) Describe the shape of the letters and what tool created them?
Most of the shapes are angular and straight. They are created using a stylus
Most of the shapes are angular and straight. They are created using a stylus
3.) What two reasons made the Phoenician alphabet so successful?
It was easier to learn than most languages at the time and the symbols were much simpler than most others
It was easier to learn than most languages at the time and the symbols were much simpler than most others
4.) What long term effects on the social structures of civilizations did the Phoenicians have with the creation of their alphabet?
It allowed common people to read and write and it didn't discriminate based on social class
It allowed common people to read and write and it didn't discriminate based on social class
5.) Post an example of the Phoenician alphabet in visual form.
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