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What was new about the writing system developed by the phoenicians, and why was this important to the growth of knowledge and spread of ideas?

During the 1960s, the government of modern egypt built the aswan high dam to store water for drinking and irrigation, control flooding, and generate hydroelectric power.

Why was it decided in potsdam that certain industries in germany would be disabled? a. to deplete resources that might prevent germany from coming to power again b. so that a portion of the eastern region of poland would be fused together with the soviet union c. to allow the allies to focus their war efforts in fighting the last part of the war against japan d. to provide economic aid for iran's government since large war demands were made on them