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What was the primary method of exchange in early communities before the advent of money?
What was the primary method of exchange in early communities before the advent of money?
What was a significant consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
What was a significant consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
What was a key factor in the development of trade and commerce?
What was a key factor in the development of trade and commerce?
What is a primary function of governments in relation to the economy?
What is a primary function of governments in relation to the economy?
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What is a characteristic of a mixed economy?
What is a characteristic of a mixed economy?
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What led to the establishment of structured communities and leadership hierarchies?
What led to the establishment of structured communities and leadership hierarchies?
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What was a significant consequence of the industrial revolution?
What was a significant consequence of the industrial revolution?
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What improved efficiency and productivity in the development of markets?
What improved efficiency and productivity in the development of markets?
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What is mechanization in the context of industrial development?
What is mechanization in the context of industrial development?
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What is the primary role of limited liability companies?
What is the primary role of limited liability companies?
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What is the main challenge facing developing countries in global trade?
What is the main challenge facing developing countries in global trade?
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What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
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What characterized the early agricultural history of South Africa?
What characterized the early agricultural history of South Africa?
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What drove South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?
What drove South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?
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What has been a significant challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?
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What has driven the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?
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What has been the impact of globalization on economic opportunities?
What has been the impact of globalization on economic opportunities?
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What is the relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?
What is the relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?
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Why did individuals gain control over resources in early societies?
Why did individuals gain control over resources in early societies?
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What was a significant impact of the industrial revolution on economies?
What was a significant impact of the industrial revolution on economies?
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What is a key feature of mixed economies?
What is a key feature of mixed economies?
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What led to the growth of towns and cities?
What led to the growth of towns and cities?
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What is a primary function of governments in relation to trade?
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What is a key factor in the evolution of markets?
What is a key factor in the evolution of markets?
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What was a key consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
What was a key consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
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What is a key feature of early societies?
What is a key feature of early societies?
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What is the primary effect of mechanization on labor?
What is the primary effect of mechanization on labor?
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What is the role of trade unions in improving working conditions?
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What is a key challenge facing developing countries in global trade?
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What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
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What drove South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?
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What has been a significant challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?
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What is a characteristic of limited liability companies?
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What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?
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What has driven the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?
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What is the relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?
What is the relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?
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What was the primary reason for the accumulation of wealth and power in early societies?
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Which of the following was a key factor in the development of trade and commerce?
Which of the following was a key factor in the development of trade and commerce?
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What was the result of the industrial revolution on economies?
What was the result of the industrial revolution on economies?
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What is a characteristic of mixed economies?
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What is the primary function of governments in relation to the economy?
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What led to the growth of modern cities and economic hubs?
What led to the growth of modern cities and economic hubs?
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What was the result of specialization of labor?
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What was the primary driver of the growth of markets?
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What is the primary impact of mechanization on labor?
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What is the primary function of trade unions?
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What is the primary challenge facing developing countries in global trade?
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What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?
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What is the primary characteristic of limited liability companies?
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What is the primary driver of urbanization during industrialization?
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What is the primary impact of technological advancements on economic growth?
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What is the primary challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?
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What is the primary driver of the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?
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What is the primary relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?
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What was the primary driver of economic growth during the industrialization era?
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What was a significant consequence of urbanization during industrialization?
What was a significant consequence of urbanization during industrialization?
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What was a crucial aspect of early societies that facilitated the exchange of goods?
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What is the primary role of limited liability companies?
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What was a significant impact of industrialization on economies?
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What is a key feature of mixed economies?
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What is a key challenge facing developing countries in global trade?
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What has driven the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?
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What was a primary driver of the growth of markets and trade?
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What is a primary function of governments in relation to trade?
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What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
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What was a key consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
What was a key consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
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What was a significant factor in the development of South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?
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What is a key factor in the evolution of markets?
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What has been a significant challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?
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What is the relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?
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What was a characteristic of early agricultural societies?
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What is a primary challenge facing developing countries in global trade?
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What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?
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What is the primary role of governments in relation to economic development?
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What was a key factor in the emergence of trade in early societies?
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What was a significant consequence of the industrial revolution on economies?
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What is a characteristic of mixed economies?
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What led to the growth of towns and cities during the industrial revolution?
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What is a primary function of governments in relation to trade?
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What was a key factor in the development of markets?
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What was a significant impact of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
What was a significant impact of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
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What is a characteristic of early societies?
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What was a key factor in the accumulation of wealth and power in early societies?
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What was a key consequence of mechanization in the industrial revolution?
What was a key consequence of mechanization in the industrial revolution?
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What is the primary consequence of mechanization in industrial development?
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What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?
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What is the primary impact of globalization on economic opportunities?
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What is the primary characteristic of limited liability companies?
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What is the primary challenge facing developing countries in global trade?
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What is the primary role of trade unions in improving working conditions?
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What is the primary consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?
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What is the primary driver of South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?
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What is the primary challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?
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What is the primary driver of the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?
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