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What type of writing system was used in the Ugaritic texts?

  • Hieroglyphics

  • Cuneiform

  • Alphabet

  • Syllabary

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The Ugaritic texts used an alphabetic writing system, which was an early form of writing that used symbols to represent individual sounds. This system was a precursor to many modern alphabets.
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