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Which peoples developed the first true alphabet in the world?
  1. The Egyptians
  2. The Persians
  3. The Phoenicians
  4. The Hebrews
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Answer - C - The Phoenicians developed the first true alphabet in the world.

Key Takeaway: A true alphabet uses symbols to represents sounds, not concepts like cuneiform or hieroglyphs. The Phoenician alphabet was the first of this kind and was later adapted and modified by the Greeks and the Romans.
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