Phoenicians in Eastern Mediterranean, Celts in Europe - Test
- 1. What was the major Phoenician city-state known for its maritime trading empire?
A) Athens
B) Damascus
C) Jerusalem
D) Carthage
- 2. Which ancient group were renowned sailors and traders in the Mediterranean?
A) Phoenicians
B) Celts
C) Vikings
D) Persians
- 3. What is the capital city of modern-day Lebanon, considered one of the ancient Phoenician cities?
A) Alexandria
B) Jericho
C) Palmyra
D) Beirut
- 4. Who was the legendary queen of Carthage, known for her role in the Second Punic War against Rome?
A) Dido
B) Cleopatra
C) Boudicca
D) Zenobia
- 5. Which civilization is associated with the La Tène culture in Europe?
A) Celts
B) Hellenes
C) Etruscans
D) Goths
- 6. Which ancient empire clashed with the Phoenician city-states in the Punic Wars?
A) Persia
B) Rome
C) Greece
D) Carthage
- 7. Which Celtic tribe famously sacked Rome in 387 BCE?
A) Aedui
B) Brigantes
C) Helvetii
D) Senones
- 8. Which Celtic festival marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter?
A) Beltane
B) Imbolc
C) Samhain
D) Lughnasadh
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