Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Phoenicians

The word Phoenician was mentioned several times in the letter to Tom's father from his friend. Who or what are Phoenicians? Do a little internet research and tell us what you discover! Be sure to type everything in your own words so we can all understand it (hint: add "for kids" to your search).
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  1. SophiaFebruary 18, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    a member of a Semitic people inhabiting ancient Phoenicia and its colonies. The Phoenicians prospered from trade and manufacturing until the capital, Tyre, was sacked by Alexander the Great in 332 BC.

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  2. ColeFebruary 18, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    They were some ancient people. There capital (Tyre) was sacked by Alexander the Great in 332 BC

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  3. ShannonFebruary 18, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    A very long time ago, there was a group of Semitic people who lived on the Mediterranean coast. They became very important because the kingdoms had been controlling them before (mainly Egyptians & all those kind of people) they got a lot weaker & so the Phoenicians got stronger.

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