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We are often told that the Phoenicians invented the alphabet. Regardless of who put pen to papyrus to create it, the Phoenician contribution was none-the-less major and critical. They were the major sea-traders of the Mediterranean, and they went everywhere. When the Phoenicians began using the alphabet as a simple and easy way to keep track of their trades, it was exposed to everyone. Also they show the other countries that ships could travel around the globe trading important commodities. Phoenician mariners sailed to Mediterranean and southwestern European ports. The Phoenicians were the great merchants of ancient times. They sold rich treasures from many lands.
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Explain how the Phoenicians were an example of cultural diffusion?
The Phoenicians developed the alphabet and used coin money(:
How has cultural diffusion shaped the US?
How did cultural diffusion help preserve the legacy of the Phoenicians
What are the attractions of the ancient Phoenicians?
Trading ability and cultural advancement.
What are the social cultural impact to the international marketing?
What are the social cultural impact to the international marketing?
What affect did the Phoenicians trading have on the rest of the world?
the phoenicians trading impact on the rest of the world was they sold them purple ink from the snails that washed up on the mediteranean sea
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The Greek alphabet was thought up by the phoenicians.
What was the Cultural impact of radio in Africa?
silly people!! Africa is so POOR it has no radios or cultural impact!!!
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The Internet and ICT Technology has had a major impact on the cultural sharing.
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how does the identification of cultural impact our understanding of what it means to be human
Why was the cuneiform not used by the Phoenicians?
The Phoenicians did not use cuneiform because they developed their own writing system, known as the Phoenician alphabet. This alphabet was easier to use and suited the needs of the Phoenician traders and merchants. Cuneiform was associated with Mesopotamian cultures, and the Phoenicians had their own distinct cultural identity.
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the impact ended up making the Athens the cultural center of Greece.
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They established sea trade routes, which helped in the spread of ideas and goods
