The Earliest Known and Simplest Use of a Substitution Cipher

question 5

Essay

The earliest known and simplest use of a substitution cipher was called the __________ cipher and involved replacing each letter of the alphabet with the letter standing three places further down the alphabet.

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Definitions:

Agriculturalists

Individuals or groups who engage in agriculture, the science, art, and business of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.

Hunters

Individuals or groups that pursue and kill wild animals for food, sport, or traditional cultural practices.

Kinship

Social bonds and relationships derived from genetics, marriage, or adoption, influencing social interactions and structures in societies.

Material Possessions

Physical items or properties owned by an individual or group, signifying wealth, status, or personal value.