John Punyko
Humanities 111
11/9/05
1. Phoenicians: The Phoenicians were located in a small country on the coast of Syria in ancient times at the east end of the Mediterranean Sea. Located in the Fertile Crescent they were able to maintain control until around 287 BC. They were a major sea power at the time and as such received large amounts of wealth from trade. Although they left very little written records, historians have been able to piece together what we know about them. Their studies enable us to understand one of the earliest known civilizations.
2. King David: King David is the successor to King Saul, the first king of Israel. David's forty-year reign as king lasted from roughly 1005 BC to 965 BC. His kingdom was located around the holy city of Jerusalem. There are many accounts of him in the Hebrew Bible. He was regarded by the Bible as one of the most righteous and honorable kings. He is important to study since historians have accredited many of the Psalms......
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