Phoenician Empire DP

Question 1

Where was the Phoenician civilization located?

Answer 1

Along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 2

What was the Phoenician capital city?

Answer 2

Tyre.

Question 3

For what were the Phoenicians most famous?

Answer 3

Their seafaring and trading skills.

Question 4

What was the Phoenician alphabet based on?

Answer 4

Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Question 5

How did the Phoenician alphabet differ from earlier writing systems?

Answer 5

It used a series of symbols to represent individual sounds.

Question 6

What was the most important export of the Phoenicians?

Answer 6

Purple dye (Tyrian purple).

Question 7

What were Phoenician ships called?

Answer 7

Ships of the Sea.

Question 8

What were the Phoenicians known for trading?

Answer 8

Timber, metals, textiles, and luxury goods.

Question 9

What colonies did the Phoenicians establish?

Answer 9

Carthage, Cadiz, and other cities throughout the Mediterranean.

Question 10

What was the Phoenician religion?

Answer 10

Polytheistic.

Question 11

Who was the most important Phoenician god?

Answer 11

Baal.

Question 12

What were Phoenician temples like?

Answer 12

Often built on hilltops or near the sea.

Question 13

What type of writing material did the Phoenicians use?

Answer 13

Papyrus and clay tablets.

Question 14

How did Phoenician traders navigate the Mediterranean Sea?

Answer 14

By observing the stars and using rudimentary maps.

Question 15

What impact did Phoenician trade have on the Mediterranean world?

Answer 15

Spread of their alphabet, culture, and goods.

Question 16

What was the Phoenician glass known for?

Answer 16

Its high quality and intricate designs.

Question 17

What were some of the challenges faced by the Phoenicians?

Answer 17

Competition from other maritime powers, such as the Greeks.

Question 18

Who were some of Phoenicia’s main trading partners?

Answer 18

Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Question 19

How did the Phoenicians contribute to the development of the alphabet?

Answer 19

Their alphabet became the basis for many modern alphabets, including Greek and Latin.

Question 20

When did the Phoenician civilization reach its peak?

Answer 20

Between the 10th and 8th centuries BCE.

Question 21

What was the name of the famous Phoenician queen who ruled Carthage?

Answer 21

Dido.

Question 22

How did the Phoenicians preserve their cultural identity?

Answer 22

Through their religion, language, and trade networks.

Question 23

What was the significance of the Phoenician colony of Carthage?

Answer 23

It became a powerful and influential city-state in its own right.

Question 24

What were some of the Phoenician technological achievements?

Answer 24

Improvements in shipbuilding and navigation.

Question 25

How did the Phoenicians contribute to the spread of knowledge?

Answer 25

By establishing trading posts and sharing their knowledge with other cultures.

Question 26

What was the fate of the Phoenician civilization?

Answer 26

Gradually absorbed by other empires, such as the Roman Empire.

Question 27

What evidence remains of the Phoenician civilization today?

Answer 27

Archaeological sites, inscriptions, and their lasting influence on the alphabet.

Question 28

How did the Phoenicians preserve records?

Answer 28

Through written documents, inscriptions on stone, and oral traditions.

Question 29

What was the importance of the Phoenician alphabet for the development of Western civilization?

Answer 29

It laid the foundation for the writing systems used in many modern languages.

Question 30

What can we learn from the Phoenicians today?

Answer 30

The importance of trade, cultural exchange, and the development of innovative technologies.

Question 31

What was the primary means of transportation for the Phoenicians?

Answer 31

Ships.

Question 32

What materials were Phoenician ships typically built from?

Answer 32

Cedar wood.

Question 33

What was a significant innovation in Phoenician shipbuilding?

Answer 33

The development of the bireme (a ship with two rows of oars).

Question 34

What were some key features of Phoenician ships?

Answer 34

Strong hulls, sails, and oars.

Question 35

How did Phoenician ships contribute to their economic success?

Answer 35

Enabled long-distance trade and exploration.

Question 36

What was the Phoenician term for their ships?

Answer 36

Ships of the Sea.

Question 37

What role did seafaring play in Phoenician society?

Answer 37

Central to their economy, culture, and identity.

Question 38

Did Phoenician sailors have advanced navigational skills?

Answer 38

Yes.

Question 39

How did Phoenician ship design influence other civilizations?

Answer 39

Their shipbuilding techniques influenced other Mediterranean cultures.

Question 40

Besides trade, how else did Phoenician ships play a role in their society?

Answer 40

Used for warfare and exploration.