Exploring the Phoenician Civilization

What year did the Phoenician civilization begin to develop?

• 800 BCE

• 1500 BCE

• 1200 BCE

• 3000 BCE

Where was Phoenicia located?

• Western Mediterranean, primarily modern-day Spain

• Central Asia

• Northern Africa

• Eastern Mediterranean, primarily modern-day Lebanon

How long did the Phoenician civilization flourish?

• Approximately 1200 years

• About 500 years

• Nearly 1500 years

• Around 800 years

What type of empire did the Phoenicians establish?

• A religious empire

• A colonial empire

• A military empire

• A trade empire

Name one crop that farmers in Phoenicia grew.

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

• Corn

What type of trees covered the hills of Phoenicia?

• Pine trees

• Oak trees

• Birch trees

• Cedar trees

What special dye did the Phoenicians make from snail shells?

• Tyrian purple

• Emerald green

• Crimson red

• Indigo blue

What material did the Phoenicians use to make beautiful objects?

• Glass, ivory, and precious metals

• Paper, leather, and ceramics

• Plastic, rubber, and stone

• Wood, clay, and fabric

How did the Phoenicians find buyers for their goods?

• The Phoenicians found buyers for their goods through extensive trade networks and relationships with local merchants.

• They used a barter system exclusively without any trade networks.

• They relied solely on word of mouth to sell their goods.

• They only sold goods in their own city without seeking buyers elsewhere.

What was one clever solution the Phoenicians found to thrive?

• Advanced maritime trade networks.

• Establishing a centralized government structure.

• Developing land-based agriculture techniques.

• Creating a unified currency system.