Ancient Phoenicians Quiz

Where were the ancient Phoenicians located?

• Lebanon, Syria, and Israel

• Greece, Italy, and Spain

• Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia

• Turkey, Iraq, and Iran

What was the writing system used by the ancient Phoenicians called?

• Phoenician script

• Phoenician hieroglyphs

• Phoenician cuneiform

• Phoenician alphabet

What were the major contributions of the ancient Phoenicians to civilization?

• Development of alphabet, trade networks, shipbuilding, navigation

• Introduction of democracy, philosophy, mathematics

• Invention of the wheel, agriculture, architecture

• Discovery of electricity, space exploration, computer programming

Which region did the ancient Phoenicians primarily inhabit?

• Eastern Mediterranean

• Northern Europe

• Western Mediterranean

• Central Asia

What was the name of the alphabet developed by the ancient Phoenicians?

• Phoenician alphabet

• Cyrillic alphabet

• Roman alphabet

• Greek alphabet

What were the main economic activities of the ancient Phoenicians?

• construction and architecture

• mining and metalworking

• trade and maritime activities

• agriculture and farming

What were the major cities of the ancient Phoenicians?

• Athens, Sparta, and Corinth

• Rome, Florence, and Venice

• Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nazareth

• Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos

What were the ancient Phoenicians known for in terms of trade?

• Maritime trade and production of valuable goods

• Military trade and weaponry production

• Inland trade and transportation

• Agricultural trade and farming

What were the ancient Phoenicians skilled at in terms of craftsmanship?

• pottery making

• weaving

• shipbuilding and navigation

• metalworking

What were the ancient Phoenicians known for in terms of shipbuilding?

• Inventing the steam engine

• Building the first submarines

• Developing the first aircraft carriers

• Advanced shipbuilding techniques and navigation skills