2 The Phoenicians used the stars to: A give them light while sailing at night. B guide them in the right direction. C rule the seas. D trade on their ships.

The correct answer is B guide them in the right direction. Explanation: The text says: "For more than 400 years, they ruled the seas! They were the first people to learn how to sail using the stars at night." This means they used the stars to help navigate (guide them in the right direction).