Question

The Phoenicians' contributions to the ancient Near East included all of the following except a. the founding of the colony of Carthage b. a simplified alphabet and system of writing c. the establishment of trading stations throughout the Mediterranean d. their defeat and destruction of the Hebrew twelve tribes

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D.

Explanation:

Their defeat and destruction of the Hebrew twelve tribes, is the right answer.

The Phoenicia Civilization was a Mediterranean civilization that flourished in the Levant, in particular, Lebanon. This culture disseminated everywhere the Mediterranean in the years between 1500 BC and 300 BC. The people of this civilization who were known as the Phoenicians were associated with many skills such as shipbuilding and sailing skills and producing purple dye etc. Moreover, they were actively involved in trading activities and became rich from commerce.