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Did the Phoenicians develop a writing system before or after the Sumerians?
The Phoenicians developed their writing system from the Sumerian writing system in 1400 BCE, so their writing system came after the Sumerian one.
Why did Phoenicians develop a writing system?
For communication and records.
What type of writing did the Phoenicians use?
Alphabetic.
Where did the Phoenicians develop a writing system?
In the Phoenician city-states.
What is a system of letters invented by the Phoenicians to make writing easier?
The Alphabet
Why was the cuneiform not used by the Phoenicians?
The Phoenicians did not use cuneiform because they developed their own writing system, known as the Phoenician alphabet. This alphabet was easier to use and suited the needs of the Phoenician traders and merchants. Cuneiform was associated with Mesopotamian cultures, and the Phoenicians had their own distinct cultural identity.
How did the Phoenicians improve upon the Sumerian invention?
The Phoenicians improved upon the Sumerian invention by when the Sumerians invented the first writing system (symbols and cuneiform) the Phoenicians invented the alphabet which was easier.
What Sumerian invention did the Phoenicians improve?
They developed an alphabet to impr0ve on the cuneiform writing system.
What is the first known writing system?
the earliest writings were government lists and records. they began to use symbols instead of pictures to stand for words.
Why did the Phoenicians develop writing system?
To keep readily and consistently readable and understandable records and communication.
Did the Phoenicians have a writing system?
Yes, and their alphabet formed the basis of the Greek and Roman alphabets and today's alphabets.
What is the Phoenicians writing system?
It was alphabetic, and was adapted by the Greeks and Romans, and so was the basis for today's alphabets.
