WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

PHOENICIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the primary occupation of the Phoenicians?
A
traders
B
herders
C
farmers
D
priests
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Along with their famous purple dyes, Phoenician sailors traded textiles, wood, glass, metals, incense, papyrus, and carved ivory. In fact, the word “Bible, ‘’ from the Greek biblion, or book, came from the city of Byblos. It was a center of the trade of papyrus, a common writing material in the ancient world.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major Phoenician trade routes were by sea to the Greek islands, across southern Europe, down the Atlantic coast of Africa, and up to ancient Britain. trading posts turned into large cities and fully developed colonies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Phoenicians traded wood, linen, dyes, and wine. They also carved wood and ivory and worked with metals and glass.

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