Economy of Ancient Greece
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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?

  • 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?

  • Olives and grapes (correct)
  • Glass and ivory
  • Pork and cheese
  • Wheat and barley
  • What was the purpose of developing Greek amphorae?

    <p>To transport liquids such as olive oil and wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did city-states control international trade?

    <p>By taxing merchants and imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the advantage of using coins in international trade?

    <p>It standardized the value of products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of taxing merchants in international trade?

    <p>To support government employees and public works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Greeks start making coins around 550 BC?

    <p>To standardize the value of products in international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Greek pottery in international trade?

    <p>It was a primary export of Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main benefit of using coins in negotiating trade values?

    <p>It provided a standard unit of value</p> Signup and view all the answers

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