What is the main reason to link Byblos with the Phoenician world?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It was an ancient port and trading city
Byblos, on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Lebanon, was an exceptionally ancient city and port. The Phoenicians were noted seafarers and merchants, and Byblos was an important centre of maritime trade and eastern Mediterranean connections. Therefore, option A is correct. The city had importance in later Roman times too, but it was not primarily an inland Roman military camp. Exam tip: associate the Phoenicians with seafaring, maritime trade, and coastal Mediterranean cities.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It was an ancient port and trading city
Why is this the correct answer?
Byblos, on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Lebanon, was an exceptionally ancient city and port. The Phoenicians were noted seafarers and merchants, and Byblos was an important centre of maritime trade and eastern Mediterranean connections. Therefore, option A is correct. The city had importance in later Roman times too, but it was not primarily an inland Roman military camp. Exam tip: associate the Phoenicians with seafaring, maritime trade, and coastal Mediterranean cities.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: World History. Topic: World Heritage Sites.
