The Origins of Our Alphabet: A Journey Through Time

The video explores the fascinating history of the alphabet, tracing its origins from Egyptian hieroglyphs to the Canaanite, Phoenician, Greek, and Roman alphabets. It delves into the evolution of individual letters, highlighting how they transformed over time and across cultures. The video also explains the unique stories behind specific letters and their sounds, providing insights into the linguistic and cultural influences that shaped the modern alphabet.

Which ancient civilization is credited with the initial development of the alphabet?

• Canaanites

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Romans

What was the original representation of the letter 'A' in Egyptian hieroglyphs?

• A house

• A hand

• A snake

• An ox

Which letter is thought to have originated from a hieroglyph of a hand?

• R

• N

• K

• M

The letter 'L' is believed to have started as which of the following symbols?

• A throwing stick

• A door

• A fishing hook

• A snake

Which letter was originally represented by a symbol resembling an 'O' on a pogo stick?

• T

• D

• S

• Q

Which letter was a late addition to the Roman alphabet to spell Greek words?

• U

• Y

• W

• V

In classical Latin, which two letters were considered the same?

• M and N

• A and E

• I and J

• U and V

Which letter was modified by the Romans to distinguish between 'k' and 'g' sounds?

• P

• C

• G

• H

What was the original meaning of the Phoenician letter 'H'?

• Fence

• House

• Hand

• Head

Which letter was retained by the Romans to write Greek words despite not being needed for Latin?

• X

• P

• Z

• T