The Greek Alphabet | 800 BC

How did Greeks come in contact with the Phoenicians?
-Emerged around 800 BC with the rise of Ancient Greece.

How was the Greek adaptation of the alphabet different from its predecessor?
-Several of the consonants were adapted as vowels as well as additional letters were added.

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

Name several similarities and differences between the Greek and modern English alphabets?
-We both have consonants and vowels but Greek has more letters that were added.

Post an example of the Greek alphabet in visual form.