The Phoenician Quiz Flashcards
What were the Phoenicians known for?
They were known for manufacturing
What were the Phoenicians very skilled at?
Sailing
What was the structure of power for the Phoenicians?
The wealthy merchant families, priest-kings, and assembly were at the top.
How are the Phoenicians affected by its geography?
They are affected by it lacking there natural resources
Why were the Phoenicians the center of trade?
Because they were very good at sailing so they had more easy access to trading with others around the globe
Why were the Phoenicians also known as experts in navigation?
This is because they had a deep knowledge of wind patterns and ocean currents
They also used the Northstar to guide or to direct them to the place they want to go
Why was it important for the Phoenicians to keep track of the wind patterns?
Because the wind patterns are always changing
Why did the Phoenicians take risk of traveling through unknown waters?
They take the risk because they can sometimes find rare things like gold or rare ores
Why did Phoenicians establish colonies?
They did this because they have been attacked constantly so they need a safe place to go and so they can have a better source of resources
How did the Phoenicians link cultures?
They linked the cultures with spreading their culture with others, and through trade
What did Phoenicians based their alphabet on?
Sounds
