CIVILIZATION
PHOENICIAN
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Question
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How many symbols did their writing system have?
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22
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26
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28
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32
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Phoenician Letters The ancient Phoenician alphabet was written from right to left and consisted of 22 symbols. Each symbol stood for a consonant sound, which allowed readers to sound out each letter to create words.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first alphabet was developed by the Phoenicians in about 1800 B.C. They were merchants and lived where major trade routes met. And they needed a good way to keep records. The Phoenicians chose 22 symbols from the ancient picture-writing system to represent consonants for their language.
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