Question

what is the first western civilization known to have developed navigation at sea?
european
phoenicians
egyptian
greek

Explanation:

The Phoenicians were a Western - Mediterranean civilization renowned for their advanced seafaring and navigation skills. They were among the earliest Western civilizations to develop sophisticated sea navigation, using stars, landmarks, and their knowledge of the seas to trade and explore. European is a broad term for a continent's civilizations and not a specific early civilization known for pioneering sea navigation. Egyptians were more focused on river - based navigation (Nile) rather than open - sea Western navigation in the early sense. Greeks developed navigation later than the Phoenicians.

Answer:

B. Phoenicians