The Phoenicians - Margaret Russell

4. Greek goddess influenced by the Phoenician deity Astarte.
8. colorful woven rugs traded as luxury items to wealthy Greeks.
10. the massive sea that the Phoenicians ruled and used as a water highway for all their trade.
12. a writing system the Phoenicians are famous for spreading.
14. an expensive yellow spice and dye traded in ancient Greece.
18. it refers to their homeland along the coast.
20. a main activity that made the Phoenicians wealthy across the Mediterranean.

1. Greek city mythologically founded by Phoenician prince Cadmus.
2. to steer ships across open waters using coastal landmarks or stars.
3. an element mined in Cyprus and traded heavily between Phoenicians and Greeks.
5. a super-strong Greek hero based on the Phoenician god Melqart.
6. an important Phoenician port city north of Tyre.
7. any ship or hollow container used in Mediterranean maritime commerce.
9. a major Phoenician city famous for trade and purple dye.
11. in Greek mythology, was abducted by Zeus. Her name was later given to the entire European continent.
13. metal alloy made by combining Greek copper with Phoenician tin.
15. the Phoenicians were known as skilled sea-going traders.
16. a powerful colony founded by the Phoenicians in North Africa.
17. The highly prized, aromatic timber from Lebanese trees used to build strong ships and trade with Egypt.
19. remote settlements founded by both cultures to expand trade networks.