the phoenician alphabet 1050BC

The Phoenician alphabet is based on what principle?
variation of hieroglyphics
Describe the shape of the letters and what tool created them?
start with consonants letter incised with a stylus shape were angular and straight
What two reasons made the Phoenician alphabet so successful?
others were complex and difficult to learn
What long term effects on the social structures of civilizations did the Phoenicians have with the creation of 


New Post: titled "The Greek Alphabet | 800 BC"

How did Greeks come in contact with the Phoenicians?
social structures
How was the Greek adaptation of the alphabet different from its predecessor?

Why is the Greek alphabet considered to be the world's first true alphabet?
given to many other alphabets
Name several similarities and differences between the Greek and modern English alphabets?we took some of the almost the same shape and we have our own letters tooPost an example of the Greek alphabet in visual form. 


New Post: titled "The Roman Alphabet | 7th century BC"

What was the basis of the Roman uppercase alphabet?
variant of the greek alphabet as the basisWhat were the purposes of the formal and informal styles of lettering?
different purposes important documents or letters and routines types of writing
Why is the Roman alphabet the most widely used and what contributions did it make?
serifs originated with the they are the base lines
From where did serifs originate?
aesthetics
When and where did lowercase, or minuscule, letters develop?

What is a ligature and why were they utilized?
Post an example of the Roman alphabet in visual form.