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because the items that people trade can buy them food
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Why did the phoeicians focus on trade rather than farming?
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Why did Phoenicians focus on trading rather than farming?
They had limited farming land to support a growing population - they had the choice of conquering more land or trade. They chose the latter.
Why did the Phoenicias focus on trade rather than farming?
With limited land and a burgeoning population, they didn't have the land to support it and could either conquer more land or turn to trade. They chose trade.
Why did the Phoenicians focouse on trade rather than farming?
They had insufficient arable land to support an expanding population and were faced with either conquering new land or trade. They chose trade.
What was not a characteristic of Phoenician cities?
Initially a desire to conquer others. They elected to expand by trade rather than war. It was not until challenged by Rome's expansion that they contested control of the Western Mediterranean.
Why did the Phoenicians focus on trade rather than farming-?
They started as farmers, and wanting goods not produced in their territory, traded their surplus of foodstuffs, timber and dies for those goods. They were so successful at this that they extended this direct trade to carry-trade, that is they also carried goods between their trading partners to meet demand for goods they did not produce themselves. To facilitate this they established a trading fleet and warships to protect them, and trading stations around the Mediterranean and in Mesopotamia - they even went as far as Britain for tin.
What made certain Phoenician textiles unique?
First, the opted for trade rather than conquest to solve a population crisis; then their inventiveness - astral navigation, seamanship, inventing alphabetic writing.
Why did farming in catal huyuk lead to specialization?
Farming in Catal Huyuk led to specialization because it created a surplus of food, allowing some individuals to focus on other tasks besides farming. This led to the development of specialized skills in areas such as pottery-making, tool production, and trade. Specialization helped to support a more complex society and economy in Catal Huyuk.
How does the Phoenician alphabet compare to the English alphabet?
Both are phonetic systems, however the Phoenician Alphabet has no vowels, and it more accurately called an "Abjad" rather than an "Alphabet".
Why was the Phoenician alphabet easier to use than the previous alphabet?
There were no previous alphabets. Prior to the Phoenician alphabet, writing systems involved thousands of pictures to represesent words.
Is traditonal farming better than modern farming?
If it was would we be using modern farming?
Was the Phoenician navy was far more skilled than its ground infantry?
yes
