Empire of the Sea Reading Flashcard

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What is an export?

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A good or service that is produced in one country and sold or traded to another country.

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What did the Phoenicians use to navigate their ships at night?

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The stars.

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What is navigation?

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The art of steering a ship from place to place.

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Which civilization was NOT a neighbor to the Phoenicians?

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South Americans.

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What is the title of the reading we did today?

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Empire of the Sea.

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What is an import?

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A good or service that is brought into a country from abroad for sale.

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Who were the Phoenicians?

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An ancient civilization known for their maritime trade and navigation.

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What role did the stars play in ancient navigation?

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They were used by sailors to determine their position and direction at night.

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What is the significance of trade in ancient civilizations?

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Trade allowed for the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas between different societies.

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What is a colony?

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A territory controlled by a foreign country.