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What was new about the writing system develpoed by Phoenicians and why was this important to the growth of knowledge and spread of ideas?
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It was an alphabetic script which was more accurate and usable then the syllabic and pictographic writings in use. It proved so useful in communicating and recor keeping that it was adopted and adapted by the Greeks and Romans, and so forms the basis of our alphabets today.
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The most important achievement of the Phoenicians was the creation of large sea-faring vessels?
False, the most important achievement of the Phoenicians was not the creation of large sea-faring vessels. It was syllabic writing. and they were gay
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.
What was the contribution of the Phoenicians to the development of writing?
They invented an alphabet to replace hieroglyphic writing, and syllabic writing.
What did the Phoenicians helped spread civilization throughout the Mediterranean?
The Phoenicians were sea going traders, and traveled all around the Mediterranean. They were an advanced Civilization, and through their trade and contact with others they spread their knowledge and customs.
What did Phoenicians write in?
The Phoenician alphabet, the basis of modern European writing.
What were 2 developments in Phoenicians?
Trade, astral navigation, alphabetic writing.
The most important achievement of the Phoenicians was the creation of large sea-faring vessels?
False, the most important achievement of the Phoenicians was not the creation of large sea-faring vessels. It was syllabic writing. and they were gay
What form of writing was develpoed during the time of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Sanskirt
What important invention did Phoenicians make?
An alphabet to improve writing efficiency.
What form of writing was invented by the Phoenicians?
Alphabetic writing.
What is the importance of Phoenicians Writing?
It helped create the writing we have today
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.
Is writing very important for some who come from another country?
of course it is important for them. don't forget that writing is part of knowledge.
What type of writing did the Phoenicians use?
Alphabetic.
What did the Phoenicians use as their writing system?
An alphabet.
What was the contribution of the Phoenicians to the development of writing?
They invented an alphabet to replace hieroglyphic writing, and syllabic writing.
What did the Phoenicians helped spread civilization throughout the Mediterranean?
The Phoenicians were sea going traders, and traveled all around the Mediterranean. They were an advanced Civilization, and through their trade and contact with others they spread their knowledge and customs.
