Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences. the phoenicians relied on expert navigation to create a network of trade routes throughout the mediterranean sea. they used raw materials to make trade goods which they then to other countries. to support their trade routes, the phoenicians established , some of which grew into powerful city-states such as carthage in north africa. through cultural diffusion, phoenician achievements such as their were spread to other civilizations and remain in use today.

The correct answers are: traded; colonies; alphabet;

The Phoenicians were one of the most advanced civilizations in their time of being. Their culture had both, elements of the Summer culture, and their own unique traits, which made it a very interesting and advanced culture. They were mainly focused on trading in the Mediterranean region, as well as manufacturing products that are in high demand but are lacking in the market. They were a great naval force too. Over time, the Phoenicians created multiple colonies on the coasts of he Mediterranean, and some of them become very strong city-states, one of which almost managed to destroy Rome on its own after some time. The Phoenicians also had written language, and they had a 30 letter alphabet. Since most of the people with which they were contacting did not had their own alphabets, they adopted the Phoenician one, and over time modified it to suit their languages.

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