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LNM1 Introduction: The Latin Alphabet & Pronunciation

By Michael Garcia
Last updated about 2 years ago
4 Questions
1.

Trace the roots of the Latin alphabet from its beginnings forward by putting the alphabets below in chronological order, starting with the oldest.

  1. Greek Alphabet
  2. North Semitic Alphabet
  3. Etruscan Alphabet
  4. Latin Alphabet
  5. Phoenician Alphabet
2.

Which two letters in the English alphabet are not found in the Latin alphabet?

3.

When does the letter J begin to appear in the alphabet?

4.

Look at the Latin inscription on the sign from Pompeii. Find at least three Latin words. List an English word you believe is based on the Latin word.