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Why did the Phoenicians establish Carthage?

A. To fight Rome
B. To serve as a trading post
C. To sell slaves
D. To control the gold trade

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answer : b) to serve as a trading post

explanation: The main reason why the Phoenicians established Carthage was "to serve as a trading post," since its position on the Mediterranean Sea, made for a very advantageous trading position.
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Answer:

B. To Serve As a trading post

Step-by-step explanation:

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