Question

What was the downside to Tyre’s position as a successful trading city?

A) The city was vulnerable to attack.

B) The city’s buildings were destroyed by erosion from the sea.

C) The city dwellers developed no skills except sailing.

D) The city became overpopulated.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) The city was vulnerable to attack.

Explanation:

Though i'm not 100% sure, it's downfall was it was attacked by Alexander the great, it's population being killed or taken.

- Option C can be eliminateed as the Phoenicians were widely known as great sailors.
- Option B can be as well because there's nothing documented from what i know that the city suffered affects by erosion, today it does but back then, no.
- Option D, i don't think i can say yes or no bc i'm unsure. But compared to this, option A is the much better choice because of it's actual downfall!

Answer 2

A) the city was vulnerable to attack