The Purple People

What was the land of Phoenicia known as in ancient times?

• Mesopotamia

• Canaan

• Egypt

• Greece

Which cities were main Phoenician city-states?

• Athens and Sparta

• Sidon, Tyre, and Berot

• Rome and Carthage

• Baghdad and Damascus

Why were Phoenicians called 'the Purple People'?

• They wore purple clothes

• They loved the color

• They made purple dye from seashells

• They painted their homes purple

What nickname did the Phoenicians have due to their sea travel?

• Land People

• Sky People

• Sea People

• Desert People

What did Phoenicians use before coins?

• Gold bars

• Paper money

• Bartering

• Shells

What was the name of the coin used by Phoenicians?

• Dinar

• Shekel

• Dirham

• Rupee

What kind of government did Phoenicia have?

• Centralized

• Monarchy

• No government

• City-states with different kings

What caused tension between Phoenician city-states?

• Floods

• Foreign invasion

• Rich traders influencing kings

• Lack of schools

What language did the Phoenicians speak?

• Greek

• Latin

• Phoenician

• Arabic

What was one major invention of the Phoenicians?

• Fire

• Alphabet

• Telephone

• Clock