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In History / Middle School | 2014-10-30

How did the Phoenician alphabet simplify writing?

Asked by marcosroqueta

Answer (2)

The Phoenician alphabet had 22 symbols and each symbol stood for a consonant sound. Instead of having hundreds of different symbols a person only had to know 22

Answered by bryant200218 | 2024-06-10

The Phoenician alphabet simplified writing by reducing the number of symbols to 22 consonants, allowing for easier learning and literacy among the general population. Its phonetic nature, which required only consonant representation and interpreted vowels, made it accessible to many, not just specialized scribes. This alphabet influenced many later writing systems, including those of the Greeks and Romans.
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Answered by bryant200218 | 2024-10-10

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