3.10.M - Lesson: Lydians & Phoenicians Review

Question 1

Why was Phoenicia referred to as the “birthplace of the alphabet”?
Herodotus had never seen any type of alphabet before the Phoenicians.
It is the basis for the alphabet that we use today.
The Phoenicians were the first to create written language.
The Phoenicians invented cuneiform.

Answer 1

It is the basis for the alphabet that we use today.

Question 2

Phoenicia is believed to be which Old Testament location?
Canaan
Jerusalem
Galilee
Babylon

Answer 2

Canaan

Question 3

How was trade conducted before the Lydians introduced coins?
barter
paper money
credit
stones

Answer 3

barter

Question 4

In one sentence, define the term barter.

Answer 4

Your Answer:
Barter is when a person trades an object for another object.

Question 5

What did the Phoenicians carry to other parts of the Mediterranean world on their travels?

Answer 5

Your Answer:
The Phoenicians carried Eygytion and Babylonian learning all across the Mediterranean.

Question 6

What occupation were the Phoenicians known for?
They were tent makers.
They were scribes.
They were seafarers.
They were boat makers.

Answer 6

They were seafarers.