Lesson Flashcard: The Phoenicians

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The goods made and shipped by Phoenicians to other lands are called

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exports.

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Why were the Phoenicians able to spread their culture over a wide area?

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Phoenician sailors traded with other cities in the Mediterranean region.

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In the Phoenician alphabet, symbols were used to represent

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sounds.

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Which city was originally a Phoenician colony?

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Carthage

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An area ruled by a distant country is called

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a colony.

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What was the primary material used by Phoenicians for their famous purple dye?

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Shellfish

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What was the main reason for the Phoenicians' success in trade?

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Their advanced shipbuilding techniques

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What was a significant contribution of the Phoenicians to writing systems?

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Creation of the first alphabet

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What was the primary reason for the Phoenicians' extensive maritime trade network?

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Their strategic location along the Mediterranean coast

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What was the primary purpose of Phoenician colonies?

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To facilitate trade and resource acquisition