The Phoenicians

1) Where did the Phoenicians live?
The Phoenicians lived in the northern part of Canaan.

2) What were they known for?
The Phoenicians were known for being shipbuilders, traders, and caring on the alphabet.

3) Why did the growth of trade (worldwide) expand under the Phoenicians?
The growth of trade expanded under the Phoenicians because they were willing to go places that no one else wanted to go.

4) What were some ancient Phoenician cities?
Some ancient city states were Sidon, Tyre, Beirut, and Byblos.

5) How were Phoenician cities organized?
The cities were organized by walls that stood around the city, the streets were very crowded, they were narrow, and buildings were close together.

6) What is the story behind how the Phoenicians got their name?
They Phoenicians got there name from the purple dye that was in great demand. Phoenician means purple and the dye was purple that the dog bit into while Melqart and Tyrus were on a walk. Tyrus said she would mary Melqart unless she had that color gown.

7) What is the Phoenicians most valuable gift to the world?
The Phoenicians most valuable gift to the world was the alphabet.

8) Where was Carthage?  Why was Carthage important?

Carthage was in North Africa on the Mediterranean Sea. Carthage was important because that is were everyone went to trade their goods.