Monday, February 27, 2012

"The Phoenician Alphabet | 1050 BC"

The Phoenician alphabet is based on what principle?
One sign represents one spoken sound.


Describe the shape of the letters and what tool created them?
The letters were angular and straight, made with a stylus.


What two reasons made the Phoenician alphabet so successful?
Easy to learn and use, trading spread the use of the alphabet.


What long term effects on the social structures of civilizations did the Phoenicians have with the creation of their alphabet?
The simplicity was able to be used in multiple languages, common people were able to learn it. 



Post an example of the Phoenician alphabet in visual form.

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