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Questions and Answers
What crops did not grow well in Greece?
What crops did not grow well in Greece?
- Wheat and barley (correct)
- Corn and potatoes
- Olives and grapes
- Rice and sugarcane
What luxury items were imported by the Greeks from the Middle East and Egypt?
What luxury items were imported by the Greeks from the Middle East and Egypt?
- Glass, rugs, and ivory (correct)
- Fruits, vegetables, and spices
- Pork, cheese, and barley
- Wine, olive oil, and pottery
What two products were the Greeks most skilled at producing?
What two products were the Greeks most skilled at producing?
- Olives and grapes (correct)
- Glass and ivory
- Pork and cheese
- Wheat and barley
What was the purpose of developing Greek amphorae?
What was the purpose of developing Greek amphorae?
How did city-states control international trade?
How did city-states control international trade?
What was the advantage of using coins in international trade?
What was the advantage of using coins in international trade?
What was the purpose of taxing merchants in international trade?
What was the purpose of taxing merchants in international trade?
Why did the Greeks start making coins around 550 BC?
Why did the Greeks start making coins around 550 BC?
What was the significance of Greek pottery in international trade?
What was the significance of Greek pottery in international trade?
What was the main benefit of using coins in negotiating trade values?
What was the main benefit of using coins in negotiating trade values?
Flashcards
Crops Not Suited for Greece
Crops Not Suited for Greece
Wheat and barley were difficult to cultivate in Greece.
Imported Luxury Items
Imported Luxury Items
Greeks imported glass, rugs, and ivory.
Key Greek Products
Key Greek Products
Greeks excelled at producing olives and grapes.
Purpose of Amphorae
Purpose of Amphorae
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City-State Trade Control
City-State Trade Control
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Advantage of Coins
Advantage of Coins
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Purpose of Trade Taxes
Purpose of Trade Taxes
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Origin of Greek Coins
Origin of Greek Coins
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Significance of Pottery
Significance of Pottery
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Main Coin Benefit
Main Coin Benefit
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