What are two aspects of the Greek alphabet that made it much easier to learn and use?

The invention of the alphabet has been
called a revolutionary development for the effect it seems to have had on literacy and society. What are two
types of writing that existed before the alphabet, according to Humphrey? What is one example of each of these
types of writing? What is one aspect of each of these systems that limited how many people could learn to read
and write it? What are two aspects of the Greek alphabet that made it much easier to learn and use? What
are two possible social results of the Greek alphabet, according to Humphrey? Discuss what you think about
the connection Humphrey draws between the Greek alphabet and democracy.
What are at least two easily recognizable similarities between our calendar and the Roman one, based on what you read in the Humphrey chapter? What are two methods the Romans used to divide, record, or express
time that are different from ours? What are two examples of limitations on timekeeping the Romans faced,
either because of a lack of technology or because of the type of calendar they created and stuck to, according to
Humphrey? Do you think the calendar we adopted from the Romans presents us with any problems or
limitations?

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