People of Phoenicia

What were some of the most famous sea traders in history called?

• Phoenicians

• Mesopotamians

• Hannos

• Navigators

Phoenician captains would rather do what than reveal their secret trade routes?

• jump off their boats

• sink their ships

• lead followers a different direction

• get eaten by a sea monster

The Phoenicians invented all of the following except for...

• the alphabet

• ships

• glass blowing

• purple dye

What did Phoenicians keep on their ships to trade and keep rats under control?

• dogs

• cats

• birds

• pigs

Where does the purple dye come from?

• sand

• cats

• snails

• elephants

How many letters did the Phoenician alphabet contain?

• 24

• 26

• 21

• 22

Which navigator was believed to circumnavigate Africa?

• Phoenicians

• Hanno

• Melqart

• Cleopatra

Where is Lebanon located?

• Africa

• Middle East

• Europe

• Asia

What is the capital city of Lebanon?

• Haifa

• Beirut

• Damascus

• Tingis

What kind of tree was very valuable in Lebanon?

• evergreen

• cedar

• willow

• pine