CIVILIZATION
PHOENICIAN
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Question
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During what event would Phoenicians use their biremes?
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Trading voyages
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Battles at sea
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Battles on land
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Primarily for the transportation of people or goods
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Phoenicians were the greatest traders in the ancient world for the period between 1000 B.C.E. and 600 B.C.E. These were highly skilled shipbuilders and sailors built strong and fast sailing vessels to carry their goods. They learned how to navigate and how to use the North Star to sail at night.
Detailed explanation-2: -600 BC Phoenicians developed sea routes around the entire Mediterranean and into the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Going around Africa they reached England by sailing along the western European coast. Although they understood celestial navigation, they probably stayed within sight of land whenever possible.
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