CIVILIZATION
PHOENICIAN
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Question
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What made the Phoenicians a powerful civilization?
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a strong army
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a weak navy
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trade
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copper weapons
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -They made use of well chosen sites with natural harbors to build their cities and colonies. These geographical locations enabled the Phoenicians to build up a large merchant trade where they could provide an exchange of not only goods, but also information and ideas between cultures.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Phoenicians traded timber for papyrus and linen from Egypt, copper ingots from Cyprus, Nubian gold and slaves, jars with grain and wine, silver, monkeys, precious stones, hides, ivory and elephants tusks from Africa.
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