Question

The Greek alphabet was the first alphabet to use both consonants and vowels. What alphabet system was the basis for the Greek alphabet?

A.
English alphabet
B.
Roman alphabet
C.
Phoenician alphabet
D.
Latin alphabet

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The early Greek alphabet was based on the Semitic alphabet of the Phoenicians. It is different from the linear and hieroglyphic scripts preceding it in that each symbol represents a single consonant as opposed to a syllable. The Phoenician alphabet consists of 22 characters with vowel sounds built into the symbols.

Answer 2

C. Phoenician alphabet

Step-by-step explanation:

The Greek alphabet adapted the Phoenician writing that made their own language that develops a phonetic writing system. Each symbol adapted represents a single consonant and consists of 22 characters with vowel sounds built into the symbols.

Hence, the Greek people learned from Phoenicians and adapted Phoenician alphabet system.