Phoenicians map activity book

He fleshes out phoenicia, giving accounts of its history, cities, economy, language and literature, religion, and its commercial expansion abroad. Unit standards sswh1 sswh2 sswh8 unit resources unit 1 student content map. But the main expansion comes from the 8th century onwards, when pressure from assyria disrupts the patterns of trade on the phoenician coast. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. Canaan an image of phoenicians bringing gifts to their king.

The world of the phoenicians phoenix giants by moscati. Scroll down or continue reading to see how a high school credit can be obtained using this curriculum. Learners compare greek letters to current letters and write a paragraph about the life of students in ancient greece. Unlike other works that have treated the phoenician culture as an early iron age phenomenon, markoe focuses on the continuity in tradition that characterized phoenician history over a period of more than 1200 years, from. Jan 01, 2000 one of the great enigmas of the ancient world, the phoenicians were both lauded and despised in antiquity. Phoenicians were very capable sailors who could sail long distances for long periods.

This is an 75page downloadable activity book in pdf format. A short history of the phoenicians short histories woolmer, mark on amazon. This lesson plan uses a video lesson to explain the origins and contributions of the ancient phoenician culture. Click here for a downloadable summary of all activities in the map skills for elementary students collection and the learning objectives and spatial thinking concepts targeted in each activity. Chapter 6 the phoenicians and the hebrews reading check how did the phoenicians use treaties to keep the peace. Phoenicia was an ancient semiticspeaking thalassocratic civilization centered around the. Jonah and the big fish activity book and lesson plans 79 pages of activities instant download. Vocabulary for the unit that can be used for index cards for reference, studying, etc. In this greek alphabet lesson, pupils explore the phoenician origins to the greek alphabet. Now use your map to show the students tyre and athens, greece.

Phoenician inscriptions are found in lebanon, syria, israel, cyprus and other locations, as late as the early centuries of the christian era. Phoenicia was located between the eastern mediterranean coast and the lebanon mountains ii. These pages help kids practice letter recognition, tracing letters. Phoenicians trade was instrumental in the establishment of phoenician colonies or cities around the mediterranean. Theyll give your presentations a professional, memorable appearance the kind of sophisticated look that todays audiences expect. All were fiercely independent, rival cities and, unlike the neighboring inland states, the phoenicians represented a confederation of maritime traders rather than a defined country. The many opinions offered concerning the origin of the phoenicians seem to coalesce around four basic theories. Find activities that develop map skills in students from prek to grade 6. The phoenicians purple passion history of books and writing. The phoenicians are credited with spreading the phoenician alphabet throughout the mediterranean world. Ap world history phonecians by adrianna wagner on prezi. Its people left few written records, but they are known to have been expert navigators and some of the greatest traders in history skills which brought them riches that were legendary. We apologize for any inconvenience, please check back for updates.

They were celebrated as learned scribes who passed on the modern alphabet, as skilled seafarers and explorers, and as gifted artisans and engineers. Explore the history, religion and culture of the seafaring adventurers and traders known as the phoenicians in this lesson. Because the papyrus rotted away in the damp sea air and soil, there are practically no phoenician writings left. Who would have thought that this purple passion would lead to the worlds first true alphabet. Itd been a while since we had done some fun hands on stuff, so when we read about the phoenicians i knew this was the time. Map of phoenicia prima, the phoenician colonies, settlements and trade posts that shows the names of phoenician cities around the mediterranean and the atlantic partically. The phoenicians borrowed a simple version of egyptian hieroglyphs from the people of the canaanite towns that lay to the south. Interesting illustration of phoenicians ancient history. Join newsela and get access to thousands of current events articles at 5. List of books and articles about phoenician history online.

In 1892 thomas crawford johnston published the following article in the november and december issues of the california illustrated magazine. The phoenicians were a great maritime people, known for their mighty ships adorned with horses heads in honor of their god of the sea, yamm, the brother of mot, the god of death. Keep in mind that a high schooler will be adding to the mystery of history through additional reading and taking provided activities to the highest level. Ask students to map the trade routes of the phoenicians. The greeks gave the city its name because of the large amount of papyrus it exported. Politics, colonies and trade, by maria eugenia aubet. Phoenician activities phoenician, history activities. For additional information on the specific voyagies of hanno, necho and himilco, please follow the links. Phoenicia was an ancient civilization composed of independent citystates located along the coast of the mediterranean sea stretching through what is now syria, lebanon and northern israel. You will find resources for all ages from toddler, pre k, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grdae, 4th grdae, 5th grade, 6th grade, junior. Phoenicias hall of maps, map indicating the names of. It is one of the only inprint books that talks about the philistines and phoenicians, so it is worth the purchase for just that. List of books and articles about phoenician history.

In fact, the name phoenician means of purple merchants. And i remarked that they severally lay in a way that they did not obstruct one another, and did not require anyone to search for them. The result of the most extensive renovation undertaken since the property opened in october 1988. It has been suggested for additional readings about the phoenicians for students to refer to at school in author terri raymonds book ancient civilization. Map of phoenicia illustration ancient history encyclopedia. Phoenician and sea voyages around africa and europe, and transgallic and subsaharan routes. The kindle ebook is instantly available and can be read on any device with the.

They also served elsewhere, and phoenician ships were in the greek navy that defeated xerxes i at salamis. The phoenicians made an expensive purple dye that was in great demand. As you read this weeks lesson, circle or highlight. Teach your students what the phoenician alphabet is and how it impacted the world with this lesson plan. By the time the canaanite system of writing reached phoenicia, it had become an alphabet. Here are some informative and useful books about the phoenicians and the history of phoenicia. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. Sanford holst is one of the worlds leading authorities on the phoenicians, and appears in the bbc series ancient worlds.

Using the map scale, measure the distance between tyre and. Signature activities are not available at this time. Markoe sets out what is known of the phoenicians complex history, culture, trading and political relationships, art, religion and language. They were highly skilled sailors, who often established small trading companies overseas. According to legend, a phoenician god named chapter 6 the phoenicians and the hebrews reading check how did the phoenicians use treaties to keep the peace. The history of the phoenicians was a remarkable one for many reasons, for apart from the fact that they claimed to be the most ancient of mankind, and in their day exercised an influence on the world that in these late years finds a suitable counterpart only in the history of the scientific, commercial and philolosophical supremcy of the.

Your children will love learning about solomon with our king solomon activity book. The roman writer valerius maximus mentions how phoenicians consecrated newly built ships by rolling the hull over slaves or captives, so to avoid bloodletting while it was at sea. The phoenician code unveiling the secrets of the holy grail. The ancient phoenician civilization, which thrived in the mediterranean region in around bc, is still shrouded in mystery.

Excavations have yielded skillfully crafted objects of gold and silver and. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. History of the ancient hebrews printable outline student. Mark woolmer is assistant principal of collingwood college and a teaching. The phoenicians were not only great traders and shipbuilders, but developed an early alphabet. The trading and seafaring skills of the phoenicians result in a network of colonies, spreading westwards through the mediterranean. Throughout much of the 11th century bce, the biblical books of joshua, judges, and. Interwoven history of all the worlds original civilizations in chronological context and in book format.

The individuality of the phoenicians was dwindling, and with the rise of greek naval and maritime power the importance of the phoenicians disappeared. Map skills for elementary students national geographic. Nestled at the base of camelback mountain and conveniently located to downtown scottsdale, the phoenician presents personalized experiences that are rare and memorable by design. However, i did not appreciate most of the activities in this book, and it is nowhere near as fun as the ancient egyptians book from the same author. We not only have free worksheets, but we also have handson activites, printable games, and more to make learning fun. In later times sidonian ships performed peacetime patrols, to keep the eastern mediterranean clear of pirates, an activity with no doubt a long history.

Military insignificant and almost nonexistent traded with everybody. Sanford holsts survey of the rise and fall of the phoenicians is a splendid exception. Special appreciation to my friend who introduced this book, hence her passion to phoenicians and lebanon. In the aftermath of students completing the chart have a brief discussion on the evolution of judaism and its lasting legacy. Their civilization was organized in citystates, similar to those of ancient greece, centered in modern lebanon. See map 2 the twelve tribes of israel however it should be stressed that there are no contemporary nonbiblical accounts of the exodus story, and whilst there is archaeological evidence for the destruction of many canaanite cities during the bronze age collapse. This richly illustrated book includes photographs of phoenician artifacts and excavations, along with many maps and drawings. If youve managed to find your way to this book, i highly recommend it. Kids will have fun learning their letters and sounds letters make with these alphabet coloring sheets. Awesome reading tasks and activities for any book or age group. Phoenicians bringing gifts for the persian kingpersepolis relief, 5 century bc the histories part the phoenicians. This book is perhaps the most comprehensive guide to the world of the phoenicians. Phoenician cities in malta, sicily, sardinia, greece, north africa, france marseille, spain, and other places. Phoenicians take to the sea 6th grade social studies.

Ancient phoenicians free powerpoints, lesson plans. A text lesson is used to explain the alphabet, give its history and describe its importance. Get 10% off your first order at the scholastic store online when you sign up. Using atlases or maps in your text book, ask students to undertake the following map activities. History of the ancient phoenicians printable outline. Mar 19, 2018 in its time phoenicia was known as canaan and is the land referenced in the hebrew scriptures to which moses led the israelites from egypt and which joshua then conquered according to the biblical books of exodus and joshua but uncorroborated by other ancient texts and unsupported by the physical evidence thus far excavated.

Well be using athens again in the greek part of the unit. The book s many illustrations and maps add to its appeal. Phoenicias hall of maps, phoenician land and sea voyagers. Then and now bible map poster created by rosepublishing. So these phoenicians, including the gephyraians, came with kadmos and settled this land, and they transmitted much lore to the hellenes, and in particular, taught them the alphabet which, i believe the hellenes did not have previously, but which was originally used by all phoenicians the landmark herodotus. Bc to offer serious resistance to alexander the great, who took tyre only after a long and hard siege 333332 bc. The phoenicians spread stories of sea monsters to discourage which people from competing with them along thier trade route. Phoenicia is an ancient greek term used to refer to the major export of the region, cloth dyed tyrian purple from the murex mollusc, and referred to the major canaanite port towns. Phoenician sailors, architects, and artisans were all prominent in persian service. Their major cities were tyre, sidon, byblos, and arwad. Johnstons thesis was that the phoenicians traveled the world and founded americas high civilizations, including the maya and aztec.

Teaching materials link database quizzes media library. Map of phoenicia and its mediterranean trade routes. Includes lesson plans, handson activities, worksheets, puzzles, coloring pages, and more. The first is probably citium, in cyprus, established in the 9th century bc. Great doodle hellenistic period map activities social studies classroom thing 1. Teaching mystery of history the mystery of history. Following are two subjects presented by the editor of the newsletter and proceedings at the two most recent annual symposia on the archaeology of the scriptures. Worksheets are chapter 6 the phoenicians and the hebrews 1200, lesson plans three units for a sixth grade ancient history, phoenicia, phoenicia, hoenicians, social studies lesson plan 5th grade curriculum total, seafaring traders. However, much of our knowledge about the phoenicians during the iron age ca. Have a go at drawing a map of one of the places from the text you have just read. For example, according to the greek historian herodotus, phoenician sailors, at the request of the pharaoh necho ii r. Popular accounts of the phoenicians are rarely coherent and comprehensive. Select option 1 to buy a copy for your personal use, or option 2 group license if you would like to make multiple copies for your group, church, ministry or congregation. Notable places in the bible, a map activity for use in teaching children in christian preschool and childrens ministry sunday school about places in the bible.

Book names the name byblos comes from a greek word meaning book. Plus, detailed scripture references for easy bible verse lookup, and an answ. We did a bunch of fun phoenician activities for our ancient history lessons, and the kids enjoyed all the hands on activities from it, especially the ship. This clever free printable helps kids recal what they have read to work on reading comprehension. Speak about the phoenicians extensive trading all around the mediterranean and show your students some pictures of the phoenician ships. The phoenicians and the beginnings of the alphabet. Descriptions of the phoenicians, continued primary source mentioned lay in a space not much bigger than a room which would conveniently hold ten beds. Either in groups or as individuals have students imagine that they are the kings adviser in a newly created empire without a reliable.

A short history of the phoenicians short histories. Ancient phoenicians free powerpoints, lesson plans, activities. Unit and lesson eqs for each concept that can be assigned to students to fulfill many of the e able to do requirements for the unit. Opinions expressed in this site do not necessarily represent phoenicia. If you have always wondered, whats up with the phoenicians.

Great for new teachers, student teachers, homeschooling and teachers who like creative ways to teach. The oldest of these theories was conveyed to us by the ancient greek historian herodotus, who suggested the phoenicians had come from the red erythraean sea. The phoenicians were a canaanite civilization which pioneered trade networks in the mediterranean and in so doing took the arts of ancient middle eastern civilization to the greeks and other western culture, notably introducing the alphabet to them. Map palestine, phoenicia and syria 586 bce heiliges land, bible mapping. The resort offers a unique collection of activities to inspire and delight guests of all ages. See this paperback book on amazon i learned a great deal from it and know that others will, too. Marinus of tyre, phoenicia, and evolution of ancient maps. Aug 28, 2018 here are some informative and useful books about the phoenicians and the history of phoenicia. Fifth grade social science lesson, activities, discussion questions and quizzes.

Circa 1400 bce relocated to egypt because of a drought. Phoenicia was an ancient civilization composed of independent. We used many other supplemental books, videos, and activities, as well as the accompanying story of the world activity book. Sailed and colonized throughout the mediterranean beginning circa bce. The mystery of history is designed with high school students in mind. See my full disclosure statement for more information by far my most popular phoenician activity was building a trading ship.

Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine. Phoenician traders disseminated this writing system along aegean trade routes, to creta and greece. In 19, he would expand the article into a book length treatise of the same name. Mystery of history volume lesson 34 ancient world history.

His chief merits were that he assigned to each place its proper latitude and longtitude with equal spacing for lines ca. Circa 2000 bce patriarch abraham led his people from ur to the mediterranean shore. Lebanon the just man shall flourish, like the cedar of lebanon shall he grow. The phoenicians were a seabased people, who inhabited the land of canaan modern day lebanon at about the same time as the israelites, i.