THE   PHOENICIANS

     
 

LINKS

THE TIMELINE

A VERY BASIC HISTORY

A MORE COMPLETE HISTORY

ADDITIONAL NOTES 1

ADDITIONAL LINKS 2

 

 

 

 

   

LAB ASSIGNMENT

  • Using the area map, label the major coastal cities of the Phoenicians. Be sure to include Carthage and the other Mediterranean colonies.
  • Using the links to the left, research the importance of Phoenicia in the ancient world.
  • Why was Phoenicia important to the other cultures of the Mediterranean? To answer this you will need to look at the many different creations and inventions of the Phoenicians.
  • Where did the Phoenicians travel to trade?  What did they trade?
  • What happened to the Phoenician cities?

The Phoenician cities are one of the best examples we have of the importance of trade. Be ready to discuss how they affected the growth of other civilizations of the area.