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What role did cacao beans play in the trade around 900 AD in Mesoamerica?
What role did cacao beans play in the trade around 900 AD in Mesoamerica?
Cacao beans were used as currency and had a fixed market price.
Identify two types of valuable goods that became prominent in Mesoamerican trade around 900 AD.
Identify two types of valuable goods that became prominent in Mesoamerican trade around 900 AD.
Turquoise and gold were two valuable goods that became prominent.
Who primarily controlled trade in Mesoamerica around 900 AD?
Who primarily controlled trade in Mesoamerica around 900 AD?
Wealthy merchants primarily controlled trade during this period.
Why were salted and dried meats considered valuable in Mesoamerican trade?
Why were salted and dried meats considered valuable in Mesoamerican trade?
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What can be inferred about the economic system of Mesoamerica around 900 AD based on the information about trade?
What can be inferred about the economic system of Mesoamerica around 900 AD based on the information about trade?
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