Who were they?
What ancient people became famous for trading by sea?
The Phoenicians.
What is a good brought into a country from somewhere else called?
An import.
What body of water did Phoenician traders sail across?
The Mediterranean Sea.
What is the spread of cultural traits from one society to another called?
Cultural diffusion.
What do we call the art of steering ships?
Navigation
What region did the Phoenicians live in?
Along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
What is a good sold to another country called?
An export.
What skill means steering a ship from place to place?
Navigation
What important writing system did the Phoenicians help spread?
An alphabet.
What is a settlement established in a new territory called?
A colony.
What were the major Phoenician cities called?
City-states.
What valuable tree grew in Phoenicia?
The cedar tree.
What two methods of power helped move Phoenician ships?
Sails and oars.
What does an alphabet use to represent sounds?
Letters or symbols.
What is a set of letters that can be combined to form words?
An alphabet.
What empire conquered Phoenicia in 538 BCE?
The Persian Empire.
What did traders hope to earn by selling goods?
A profit.
What did the Phoenicians establish along their trade routes?
Colonies
How did Phoenician trade spread more than just goods?
It spread ideas, technologies, religion and customs/beliefs.
What is a group of people who meet to make or change laws called?
An assembly.
Why did Phoenician cities develop into independent city-states?
They were separate coastal cities, each with its own ruler.
How did trade help Phoenicia become wealthy?
Its ships and location allowed it to trade goods with many regions.
How did the sea help the Phoenicians grow their civilization?
It connected them to trading partners and helped them exchange goods and ideas.
Why was the Phoenician alphabet important to later civilizations?
It influenced other writing systems, including the Greek alphabet.
How are imports, exports, and cultural diffusion connected to Phoenician success?
Trade brought wealth, while interactions with other societies spread Phoenician ideas and culture.