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In which way can the Phoenicians be described as successors to the Minoans?
Phoenicia was a major sea trading power.
How did tire a major city in a region called Phoenicia become a wealthy and thriving city?
Through sea trade.
What sea did the Phoenicia control trade of?
The Mediterranean Sea.
What was Phoenicia great at?
Sea trade.
Who called Phoenicia to Phoenicia?
Phoenicia derives from the ancient Greek word phoínios meaning "purple" - the colour of its popular dye made from sea snails.
Which body of water is Phoenicia near?
The Mediterranean Sea.
How did sea enable Phoenicia to become power?
Phoenician mariners sailed to Mediterranean and southwestern European ports. The Phoenicians were the great merchants of ancient times. They sold rich treasures from many lands. Today merchant ships continue the custom.
What were natural barriers of Phoenicia?
The sea, so they became sailors.
What shoreline did Phoenicia share with Egypt?
The eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Why did Phoenicia become a thriving and wealthy religion?
It was the main trader around the Mediterranean Sea.
Who was the British monarch who encouraged sea power?
It was actually queen Elizabeth who encouraged sea power. She called the men in the Navy, 'Sea Dogs'Queen Elizabeth I was indeed one of the English monarchs who encouraged sea power, and especially the Royal Navy.However, the question asked for the British monarch. This she was not. An Englishwoman, daughter of Henry VIII of England, she was the last Queen of England.James the first of England and sixth of Scotland was the first British monarch. His accession to the throne was only upon the death of the famous 'virgin queen' of England.
How did the Phoenicians control the sea far from Phoenicia?
They established war fleets.
