Topic 2 Lesson 4 Let's Review the Phoenicians

From which ancient civilization did the Phoenicians originate?

• Egyptians

• Canaanites

• Romans

• Persians

The Phoenicians lived along the coast of the _____________ Sea, in what is now modern-day Lebanon, parts of Syria, and Israel.

In paragraph one, what does the text tell you that the Phoenicians are known for and what it helped them to become? Be specific.

What type of ships did the Phoenicians build that were long and narrow?

• Speedboats

• Galleys

• Caravels

• Junks

Which modern-day countries were part of the Phoenician civilization?

• Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia

• Lebanon, Syria, and Israel

• Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus

• Italy, France, and Spain

What was the primary use of biremes for the Phoenicians? Hint: Biremes were ideal for this.

• War

• Fishing

• Trading

• Exploration

How did Phoenician sailors navigate the Mediterranean Sea?

• Using compasses

• Following the coastline

• Using the stars

• With maps

What is another word for trading? Hint: This is one of your vocabulary terms.

• Mesopotamia

• Bartering

• Agricultural Revolution

• Irrigation

What was a significant advantage of the Phoenicians' location along the Mediterranean coast?

• It isolated them from other civilizations.

• It provided them with abundant farmland.

• It helped them in their development as traders and sailors.

• It made them vulnerable to frequent invasions.

What was one of the most famous exports of the Phoenicians?

• Silk

• Purple dye

• Spices

• Gold