ch 3

In terms of cultural identity, the Phoenicians were MOST like the ___________

Greeks

Through different periods, the Phoenicians fell under the rules of several empires. Which of the following empires ruled over the Phoenicians?

The Persians (also the Hellenistic Greeks)

The political structure of the Phoenician culture is most like that of ___________

The city-states of the Ancient Greeks

The Phoenicians are known for many of their distinct cultural characteristics. Which of the following is a Phoenician cultural achievement?

- Its alphabet, from Arabic,Hebrew, and Greek all derive - Its monopoly on purple dye - Its maritime trade, especially its use of the bireme

How were the Sao organized?

A collection of patrilineal clans in modern-day Cameroon and Chad.

What were the Punic Wars?

A series of wars between the Carthaginians and Romans fought from 265-146 BCE.

From where does the best evidence for the Minoan civilization outside Crete derive?

Minoan handicraft items

Was Carthage connected to other cultures except through military conquest?

Yes, they were prolific traders.

Which of the following statements regarding the Hittite Empire is true?

The Hittites were manufacturing iron artifacts before the dawn of the Iron Age