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What is trade?
What is trade?
The buying and selling of goods and services.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a good?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a good?
What are the two main reasons people trade?
What are the two main reasons people trade?
People trade because they need or want goods they don't have, or they need services they don't have the time or skills to do.
Countries often limit trade to protect their own industries.
Countries often limit trade to protect their own industries.
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What is a monopoly?
What is a monopoly?
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What is the difference between exporting and importing?
What is the difference between exporting and importing?
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What is an example of something that people might barter?
What is an example of something that people might barter?
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Savannah wants ______ and Jeremiah wants ______.
Savannah wants ______ and Jeremiah wants ______.
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Which of the following is NOT an accurate way that people barter today?
Which of the following is NOT an accurate way that people barter today?
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What does it mean to specialize?
What does it mean to specialize?
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If Owen and Pam specialize in baking, who should make the pies and who should make the cakes?
If Owen and Pam specialize in baking, who should make the pies and who should make the cakes?
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What are three examples of ways that specialization leads people to trade?
What are three examples of ways that specialization leads people to trade?
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Which three images from the book show an example of trade?
Which three images from the book show an example of trade?
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Why did people move from livestock to shells and beads as money?
Why did people move from livestock to shells and beads as money?
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What is wampum?
What is wampum?
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Adam Smith believed that people ______ from specialization and trade.
Adam Smith believed that people ______ from specialization and trade.
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Which of the following are goods that are imported into a country?
Which of the following are goods that are imported into a country?
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What are the three main climate zones featured in the Silk Road map?
What are the three main climate zones featured in the Silk Road map?
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Around 1000 CE, people in different regions along the Silk Road ______ in making certain goods.
Around 1000 CE, people in different regions along the Silk Road ______ in making certain goods.
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The ______ climate of the Middle East was well-suited for growing olives and nuts.
The ______ climate of the Middle East was well-suited for growing olives and nuts.
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The jungles in part of the ______ climate of South Asia were home to rare animals whose furs were valuable.
The jungles in part of the ______ climate of South Asia were home to rare animals whose furs were valuable.
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The soft, white clay found in the hills of East Asia was used to make ______.
The soft, white clay found in the hills of East Asia was used to make ______.
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Countries specialize in producing goods that grow well in their environment, due to factors like climate and geography.
Countries specialize in producing goods that grow well in their environment, due to factors like climate and geography.
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Which of the following is NOT a food product that Tammy needs for her shrimp lettuce wraps?
Which of the following is NOT a food product that Tammy needs for her shrimp lettuce wraps?
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Which country is known for exporting shrimp?
Which country is known for exporting shrimp?
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What is labor, in the context of the text?
What is labor, in the context of the text?
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The cost of labor is the same in all countries.
The cost of labor is the same in all countries.
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Which country has the lowest cost of labor for producing clothing, according to the graph?
Which country has the lowest cost of labor for producing clothing, according to the graph?
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Because the cost of labor is ______ in Bangladesh and China, it is cheaper to make clothes there.
Because the cost of labor is ______ in Bangladesh and China, it is cheaper to make clothes there.
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Bangladesh and China import clothing from the United States.
Bangladesh and China import clothing from the United States.
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Study Notes
Trade and Exchange
- Trade involves buying and selling goods and services.
- Goods are physical items (food, clothes, computers).
- Services are actions (banking, communication, healthcare).
- International trade occurs across country borders.
- Trade has existed since prehistoric times.
Reasons for Trade
- People trade for goods and services they don't have or can't produce themselves.
- Countries trade for resources (oil, manufacturing skills) they lack.
- Individuals and countries seek to increase profits.
Trade Limitations
- Some governments control all trade.
- Governments may restrict trade in dangerous/illegal items.
- Governments may prevent monopolies (one company controlling the market).
- Countries impose tariffs (taxes on imported goods).
- Countries may set quotas (limits on the amount of imported goods).
History of Trade
- In the 1900s, countries worked to reduce trade limitations.
- Trading blocs were formed (NAFTA, EU, Mercosur).
- The WTO encouraged free trade across the world.
- Critics of free trade worry about exploitation of workers and environmental damage.
Bartering
- Bartering is direct exchange of goods or services without money.
- Bartering is still practiced today.
Specialization
- Specialization involves focusing on producing/doing something best.
- Specialization leads to greater efficiency & output.
- Individuals and countries can benefit by exchanging specialized goods & services.
Example of Specialization
- Owen and Pam specialize in making cakes and pies respectively.
- Specialization increases efficiency (cake making in less time than if they make everything).
Specialization in Baking
- Pastry chefs undergo training in baking.
- The baking industry employs over 600,000 people in 2016.
Types of Trade
- International trade is trade that happens between countries.
- Imports are goods brought into a country.
- Exports are goods sent out of a country.
Examples of Trade
- A father and son playing soccer.
- Friends exchange an apple and pudding.
- A man paying for a haircut.
- A family buying clothes at a mall.
Money
- Different items (livestock, shells, beads) have been used as currency throughout history.
- Cowrie shells and wampum (Native American beads) are examples of alternative currencies.
Adam Smith's View on Trade
- Adam Smith believed individuals and countries benefit from specialization.
- Smith argued it is more profitable to buy goods than to make them from scratch yourself.
- Engaging in trade is more cost-efficient and allows both parties to benefit.
International Trade Patterns
- Countries export and import various goods, e.g., vegetables, vehicles, cotton, coffee, appliances, household goods and coal.
Silk Road Trade
- The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting Asia and Europe (120 BCE to 1450 CE).
- The Silk Road trade resulted in exchange of goods (glass, wool, olive oil) and ideas across diverse cultures.
Effect of Silk Road Trade
- Increased access to different goods and ideas.
- Allowed people to try new foods from other regions.
Cost of Labor
- The cost of labor (wages) varies across countries.
- Countries with lower labor costs may produce goods more cheaply.
Role of Geography & Climate
- Geography and climate affect what goods a country can produce efficiently, which influences specialization & trade patterns.
- Countries with favorable climates for farming and raw material production tend to produce and export more in that area.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of trade and exchange, exploring the distinction between goods and services, the reasons behind trade, and various limitations imposed by governments. Additionally, it delves into the historical context of trade and the evolution of trading blocs and international agreements. Test your knowledge on trade dynamics and global markets!
