The BEST explanation for why the Phoenician alphabet became one of the most widely used writing systems in the ancient Mediterranean world is that

A) nomadic invaders adopted the Phoenician alphabet and spread it.
B) the Phoenicians’ alphabet was similar to Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Eliminate
C) through trade the Phoenicians’ system was adopted by many cultures.
D) ancient civilizations preferred the lack of vowels in the Phoenician alphabet.

Question

The BEST explanation for why the Phoenician alphabet became one of the most widely used writing systems in the ancient Mediterranean world is that

A)	nomadic invaders adopted the Phoenician alphabet and spread it.	
B)	the Phoenicians’ alphabet was similar to Egyptian hieroglyphics.	
Eliminate
C)	through trade the Phoenicians’ system was adopted by many cultures.	
D)	ancient civilizations preferred the lack of vowels in the Phoenician alphabet.

cowgirl1 · Answer

the phonecians traded a lot if I recall

anonymous · Answer

I haven't learned about the phonecians so I have no idea what it could be

cowgirl1 · Answer

that's ok look at the options and what I said above :-)

anonymous · Answer

c ?

cowgirl1 · Answer

yup :-)

anonymous · Answer

thanks so much :)

cowgirl1 · Answer

youre welcome  :-) any others ?