10. The most important, long-lasting legacy of the Phoenicians was the:

a. Purple dye

b. Alphabet

C. Ship-building technology

d. Paper money

The most important, long-lasting legacy of the Phoenicians was the

a. Purple dye

b. Alphabet

c. Ship-building technology

Explanation:

Phoenicians are people who lived in a narrow land along the coast of modern Syria, Lebanon and northern Israel. Harbors and trading posts were established throughout the Mediterranean basin by Phoenicians.

The long-lasting legacy of the Phoenicians was Alphabet, purple dye and their ship building technology. Phoenicians used violet-purple dye to color the garments. The contribution of Phoenicians to the arts is impressive. The role of Phoenicians in publicizing the cultures of the ancient world is remarkable.