Dive into the captivating history of the Phoenicians, seafaring pioneers of the ancient world. Challenge yourself with questions that explore their culture, innovations, and influence across the Mediterranean.
1. Which alphabet directly influenced the development of the Western alphabets?
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphs
Phoenician script
Runic alphabet
2. What was the primary economic activity of the Phoenician civilization?
Maritime trade
Agriculture
Textile craft
Metalworking
3. Which was a notable Phoenician city-state along with Tyre?
Memphis
Ugarit
Byblos
Nineveh
4. What was a form of governance in Phoenician city-states?
Theocracies
Empires
Oligarchies
Democracies
5. In addition to purple dye, which craft were the Phoenicians skilled in?
Pottery
Papermaking
Glassblowing
Ivory carving
6. What were the Phoenicians notably skilled at building?
Ships
Temples
Aqueducts
Embankments
7. What language family does the name 'Phoenicia' originate from?
Italic
Semitic
Uralic
Indo-European
8. What type of ship is associated with Phoenician seafaring prowess?
Cog
Trireme
Galley
Bireme
9. In which current regions did Phoenicia primarily exist?
Western Europe
North Africa
Central Asia
Middle East
10. What time period marks Phoenician cultural prominence?
200-100 BCE
500-300 BCE
1200-800 BCE
3500-3000 BCE
11. What made Phoenician art distinct from others in the Mediterranean?
Sculpture size
Cultural blend
Muralism
Stone use
12. Which foreign power ended Phoenician cultural dominance?
