Which of the following statements about Phoenician trade and business is true?

A The Phoenicians considered purple dye a valuable resource and were willing to travel great distances to trade for it.

B The Phoenicians considered tin to be a valuable resource but were not willing to travel great distances to trade for it.

C The Phoenicians considered tin a valuable resource and were willing to travel great distances to trade for it.

D The Phoenicians considered purple dye a valuable resource but were not willing to travel great distances to trade for it.