Objective: Identify the impact geography had on the Phoenicians

Located on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea Located on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea. Nestled up against the heavily forested Lebanon Mountains

Fearless sailors engaged in trade; manufactured and exported rare purple cloth, pottery, glass, metal, wine, fish, oil, salt, and cedar logs. Imported raw materials, including gold, silver, tin, copper, iron, ivory, and precious stones.

Phoenicians were expert navigators Phoenicians were expert navigators. Phoenician sailors accomplished navigation by using primitive charts and observations of the Sun and stars to determine directions.

What would have motivated them to travel so far from home? Raw materials and markets to sale their goods

Phoenicians developed trading stations in order to pick up water, food, and supplies. Areas with fertile land attracted Phoenician farmers and other settlers. Settlements grew into colonies.

Carthage developed into a wealthy Phoenician city-state.

Phoenicia’s geography led to cultural diffusion. Spreading of cultural traits from one region to another. For example, the Phoenician system of weights and measures. How did this technology impact trade?

The most important Phoenician technological contribution . . . . . is their alphabet.