A map of the Mediterranean Sea, eastern Asia, north Africa, and Europe without political boundaries but including rivers. The key locates Phoenician cities of Byblos, Sidon and Tyre on the east coast of the Mediterranean sea near present-day Lebanon. It locates Phoenician colonies on the northern coast of Africa reaching at most 150 km inland; Phoenician cities in north Africa are Abyle, Tiasa and Carthage. The map traces Phoenician trade routes throughout the Mediterranean Sea, mostly along the coast but sometimes across it. The trade routes then cross out of the sea into the Atlantic Ocean and go north up the coast along Europe to the Britain. They also go south along the African coast. The map also shows the Assyrian empire at the same time. The Assyrian empire covers the northern 400 miles of the Nile River in Egypt and the entire Fertile Crescent, except for a small sliver of land surrounding the Phoenician cities of Byblos, Sidon, and Tyre.How does this map help explain why the Phoenicians became such skilled sailors and traders? (1 point)ResponsesThe map shows the colonies of Phoenicia clustered on the coasts, which shows their access to sea trade.The map shows the colonies of Phoenicia clustered on the coasts, which shows their access to sea trade.The map shows the conflicts the Phoenicians had with the Assyrians, which drove them from their home.The map shows the conflicts the Phoenicians had with the Assyrians, which drove them from their home.The map shows the different languages the Phoenicians spoke, which drove them to new lands.The map shows the different languages the Phoenicians spoke, which drove them to new lands.The map shows the extensive trade routes, which shows the exodus of the Phoenicians.The map shows the extensive trade routes, which shows the exodus of the Phoenicians.Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The most accurate choice that explains why the Phoenicians became such skilled sailors and traders is:

The map shows the colonies of Phoenicia clustered on the coasts, which shows their access to sea trade.

This response highlights the geographic advantage that the Phoenicians had due to their coastal settlements, which facilitated maritime trade and navigation in the Mediterranean and beyond. Their location allowed them to become proficient in sailing and to establish extensive trade networks across the sea.