CIVILIZATION
PHOENICIAN
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Question
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Why did the Phoenicians brave the Atlantic?
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They wanted to prove that their ships were the best
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To discover new lands
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To race each other
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To trade their goods for gold
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Phoenician merchants acted as middlemen for their neighbors. They transported linen and papyrus from Egypt, copper from Cyprus, embroidered cloth from Mesopotamia, spices from Arabia, and ivory, gold, and slaves from Africa to destinations throughout the Mediterranean.
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.
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