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 and shipbuilding, and also for developing a process to move cedar trees down mountain sides (used for shipbuilding and trade). Option a describes this skill. Option c is incorrect as their wealth - related skill wasn't resin extraction, option d is incorrect as silk sails weren't their development, and option b is wrong as option a is correct.

Answer:

a. They developed a process to move cedar trees down mountain sides