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What was the purpose of Phoenician colonies along the Mediterranean coast?
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Trading posts from which they ran ships to carry good between the centres, from which trade they made a handsome profit.
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∙ 7y agoThey were trading stations.
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What was important about the Phoenician trade routes?
They had Phoenician trading colonies established along them to promote local exchange of goods, and were located at appropriate locations around the Mediterranean Sea, and as far as Britain where tin was brought back from.
What geographic factors enabled the Phoenician city-states to remain independent and to prosper?
they were near to the coast, so they used it as an opportunity to trade and they grew the scattered ports to become city-states, they sailed from their coastal city-states throughout the Mediterranean. And to protect and resupply their ships, Phoenician sailors and traders set up along the coast of the Mediterranean a network of temporary trading post and colonies, or settlements of Phoenician emigrant.
Where were the Phoenicians located in relation to Israel?
The Phoenicians had numerous colonies, but the central Phoenician area was in central Lebanon, which is due north of Israel along the coast. Phoenician colonies ringed the Mediterranean, making all of them further west than Israel, but some were due west (like Carthage), and others were northwest (like Greece or Spain).
What did the movement of people across the Fertile Crescent result in?
creation of colonies along the Mediterranean
Why did Phoenicians establish colonies along the Mediterranean coast?
they wanted to make trading post
Where did Phoenician boats stop?
Phoenician boats stopped at various ports along their trade routes in the Mediterranean and beyond. Some notable stops included cities like Tyre, Sidon, Byblos, and Carthage. However, Phoenician sailors were known for their extensive voyages and exploration, so their boats likely stopped at many different locations throughout their trading and maritime activities.
Why reason Phoenicians establish colonies along the Mediterranean Sea?
They established trading stations rather than colonies, to promote their carry-trade activity.
What are two effects that the rise of Assyria and Babylonia had on Phoenicians?
The Phoenician city-states were important centers of trade and occupied strategically important sites along the Mediterranean coast. This made them appealing targets for every major power in the region. Unfortunately for them, the Phoenician cities rarely had much of a chance to stand up the invading forces.
Where did the Phoenician's travel to?
The Phoenicians traveled to many countries at the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. They first traveled to Egypt, then traveled along the north coast of Africa until they landed at the Phoenician colony of Carthage. Again they set sail, passing through the strait of Gibraltar and heading north along the coast of Spain, staying close to the coast of Europe, they finally steer for the remote island of Britain.
On which continent is Libya located?
Africa - along the Mediterranean coast.
Strip of land along the eastern mediterranean?
The strip of land along the Eastern Mediterranean is Cyprus.
What were Phoenicians great what?
They were the greatest traders in ancient times. They built good ships, were good sailors and were first to establish colonies along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea.
