Phoenicia Huddle #1

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What is a colony?

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A settlement ruled by another country or city state, often far away

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What did the Phoenicians use to navigate the seas?

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The North Star

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A small place where people meet to trade

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Trading Post

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Why is a harbor useful for a civilization?

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A harbor is useful for a civilization because it enables trade, transportation, and protection for ships.

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What was the primary material used by the Phoenicians to build their ships?

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Wood

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What was the main purpose of Phoenician trade routes?

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To exchange goods and resources

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One of the most valuable products the Phoenicians sold was a purple dye made from a sea snail called

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Murex

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Because they lived along the coast, the Phoenicians relied on to dock their ships and transport goods.

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Harbors