Monday, February 27, 2012

The Greek Alphabet | 800 BC

How did Greeks come in contact with the Phoenicians? Phoenicians traveled to Greece to trade.

How was the Greek adaptation of the alphabet different from its predecessor?
Several consonants were adopted as vowels and additional letters were included.

Why is the Greek alphabet considered to be the world's first true alphabet?
It has given rise to several other alphabets.

Name several similarities and differences between the Greek and modern English alphabets?
Some letters have similar sounds and structures while others are completely different.

Post an example of the Greek alphabet in visual form.

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