History

Ellen Briggs

28 November, 03:28

Which of the following statements is not true of the ancient Phoenicians?

A. The Phoenician civilization lived in the mountains of Greece.

B. The Phoenicians became wealthy from trade with Spain, the British Isles, Egypt, and other civilizations along the Mediterranean.

C. The Phoenicians traded purple dye, cedar, and slaves.

D. The Phoenicians were excellent shipbuilders and learned how to navigate using the North Star.

E. The Phoenicians created an alphabet with 22 consonants that they could use to write contracts, receipts, and lists.