How did the Phoenicians spread their alphabet?

Answer 1

The ancient mercantile civilization of Phoenicia helped to spread civilization in ancient times primarily through its daring, far-ranging seafaring voyages. Motivated by trading interests above all, yet perhaps also spurred on by the desire to explore for its own sake, Phoenician traders were for many generations the "go-betweens" of older civilizations in the east and newer, rougher societies elsewhere in the Mediterranean and beyond. They carried trade goods, yet at the same time they carried technologies, ideas, and values from one point to another.

Answer 2

We are often told that the Phoenicians invented the alphabet. Regardless of who put pen to papyrus to create it, the Phoenician contribution was none-the-less major and critical. They were the major sea-traders of the Mediterranean, and they went everywhere. When the Phoenicians began using the alphabet as a simple and easy way to keep track of their trades, it was exposed to everyone. Also they show the other countries that ships could travel around the globe trading important commodities. Phoenician mariners sailed to Mediterranean and southwestern European ports. The Phoenicians were the great merchants of ancient times. They sold rich treasures from many lands.

Answer 3

The Phoenicians were a group of rival city-states who lived on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea. They became sailors and traders who established colonies all around the Mediterranean. They brought news and trade goods from all over the ancient world.

Answer 4

During their trading ventures the spread their alphabet which was adapted by the Greeks and Romans.

Answer 5

They invented cursive writing, which allowed effective communication.

Answer 6

They were sea traders, and were able to introduce their alphabet to the peoples they traded with around the Mediterranean Sea.