About how long ago was the first civilization in Lebanon?
seven thousand years
Was this before recorded history?
yes
Was it a land based culture?
no
Who lived there?
the Canaanites/Phoenicians
Were they there a long time?
yes
Approximately how long?
over a thousand years
Who took over after that?
the Roman Empire
Was it a Jewish state then?
no
What tradition was established there?
a monastic tradition
What was it called?
the Maronite Church
Was this in the mountains?
yes
Were the Maronites forced to change their beliefs when the Muslims came in?
no
What other group came to prominence at that time?
the Druze
Did they get along well?
no
What happened with the Maronites during the Crusades?
they re-established contact with the Roman Catholic Church
Are those influences still felt today?
yes
Is Lebanon a sovereign state?
yes
Name a country that borders it/
Syria
What country is Lebanon north of?
Israel
Is it one of the larger countries in Asia?
no