The Greek Alphabet | 800 BC

How did Greeks come in contact with the Phoenicians?
Phoenicians regularly traveled to Greece and established trade agreements with them.
How was the Greek adaptation of the alphabet different from its predecessor?
Several of the consonants were adapted as vowels.  Additional letters were included as well.
Why is the Greek alphabet considered to be the world's first true alphabet?
It has given rise to many other alphabets including the latin alphabet.
Name several similarities and differences between the Greek and modern English alphabets?
Some of the characters in the Greek alphabet are the same as some of the characters in the modern English alphabet.
Post an example of the Greek alphabet in visual form.