CIVILIZATION
PHOENICIAN
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Question
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Why was the Phoenician colony of Carthage a center for trade?
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Its natural geography and open access to the sea
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It was heavily protected
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Its large population
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Its diverse population
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The environmental conditions inland were not favorable to large-scale agriculture. Living in a narrow coastal corridor that connected Asia to Africa, Phoenicians took advantage of their location to foster trade. A satellite image of Carthage, in modern-day Tunisia, jutting into the Mediterranean Sea.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carthage was an ancient Phoenician city located on the northern coast of Africa. Its name means “new city” or “new town.” Before the rise of ancient Rome, Carthage was the most powerful city in the region because of its proximity to trade routes and its impressive harbor on the Mediterranean.
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