CIVILIZATION
PHOENICIAN
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Question
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In Phoenicia, they need this type of writing to keep track of their trade encounters
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Pictograms
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Hieroglyphics
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Cuneiform
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Alphabet
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These early alphabets were mainly used by merchants and traders. They were used to keep track of agreements and to write lists of goods.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Phoenician alphabet was a significant contribution of the Phoenician culture because it was the first to connect the written language to the spoken language. By developing symbols that stood for sounds instead of phrases, readers of the Phoenician writing system could sound out words.
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