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Why did they use papyrus instead of PAPER? It's all they had.
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How do you ask questions in ancient greek?
To ask questions in ancient Greek, simply put hara(pronounced "ah-rah") at the beginning of your sentence. Also, in ancient Greek, instead of a question mark as today (?) they used our semicolon (;).
Where is ancient Greek from?
erm... Ancient Greek is from Ancient Greece :P
Who played sports in ancient greece-?
Only free men who spoke Greek could compete, instead of athletes from any country.
What is the meaning of the bee in ancient greek?
Meaning of the bee in ancient greek
What were ancient Greek pitchfork used for?
Pitching ancient Greek hay.
What did ancient Greek schools use to write instead of papyrus?
a slate
How was ancient greek newspaper delivered?
They had Greek people deliver them on foot
What language does paper come from?
mid-14c., from Anglo-French paper, Old French papier "paper, document," from Latin papyrus "paper, paper made of papyrus stalks" from Greek papyros "any plant of the paper plant genus," said to be of Egyptian origin - - - so it seems to have come from ancient Egyptian but the furthest back we are sure of is ancient Greek.
What is the three greatest Greek philosophers?
papyrus
How do you ask questions in ancient greek?
To ask questions in ancient Greek, simply put hara(pronounced "ah-rah") at the beginning of your sentence. Also, in ancient Greek, instead of a question mark as today (?) they used our semicolon (;).
What is a stylus in ancient Greece?
An ancient Greek stylus is their form of pen. It was made of metal or led and encased in wood. It left a light but readable mark on papyrus.
How do you spell newspaper in greek in English?
newspaper
Who give the name of Bible why we called it as Bible is that in The Bible?
The word Bible is not in the Bible. It comes from the Greek word biblios, which means book. The Greek word comes from Byblos, which is the name of an ancient city in Lebanon, and which was the source of the papyrus the Greeks used.
Who created alloys?
The origins of Western alchemy are traceable back to ancient Egypt.[11] The Leyden papyrus X and the Stockholm papyrus along with the Greek magical papyri comprise the first "book" on alchemy still existent. See link below.
Did the Greek have papyrus?
they traded olive oil, wine and almonds with the Egyptians for it
Who gave gifts such as kites paper eyeglasses fireworks and yoyos?
Ancient Greek
What is Greek humanism?
Greek humanism is a cultural and intellectual movement that emerged in ancient Greece, emphasizing the importance of human reason, ethics, and creativity. It placed a strong emphasis on the individual's potential for growth and achievement, as well as the pursuit of knowledge and excellence in all areas of life. Greek humanism had a profound influence on Western civilization and shaped the development of philosophy, art, and politics.
