Question

the phoenicians became wealthy and famous for what skill that they developed?
a. they developed a process to move cedar trees down mountain sides
b. none are correct
c. they developed a process to extract resin from cedar trees
d. they developed a process to produce silk sails for their ships

Explanation:

The Phoenicians were famous for their maritime trade, navigation, and also for developing a process to extract resin (used for making items like pitch for ships) from cedar trees. Option a is about moving trees (not their main claim to fame), option d is incorrect as silk sails weren't their development. So option c is correct? Wait, no—wait, actually, the Phoenicians were known for extracting resin from cedar to make pitch, but let's recheck. Wait, no, the correct skill that made them wealthy was their trade, navigation, and also the process of extracting resin? Wait, no, the options: a is moving cedar down mountains (not their key skill), d is silk sails (silk was from China, Phoenicians used linen or other, not silk sails). c: extracting resin from cedar—yes, they developed a process to extract resin (like for making pitch for their ships, which was valuable). Wait, but let's confirm. The Phoenicians were skilled in using cedar, extracting resin (like for waterproofing ships). So option c is correct? Wait, no, maybe I got it wrong. Wait, the question is about the skill that made them wealthy and famous. Wait, the Phoenicians were famous for their purple dye (from murex shells) and their maritime trade, but also for working with cedar. Wait, the options: a: moving cedar down mountains—maybe not. c: extracting resin from cedar—yes, that's a process they developed, using cedar resin for various purposes (like shipbuilding). So option c is correct? Wait, but let's check the options again. Option c: "They developed a process to extract resin from cedar trees"—yes, that's a key skill. So the correct answer is c? Wait, no, maybe I'm mistaken. Wait, the Phoenicians were known for their cedar woodworking, including extracting resin. So among the options, c is correct. So the answer is c.

Answer:

c. They developed a process to extract resin from cedar trees