2.2 Life in the Mycenaean Age: Trade Flashcards
1
Q
Evidence for trade?
A
Linear B Tablets
Ulu Burun Shipwreck
2
Q
Why was trade important for Mycenaeans?
A
- no system of money
- develops strong links between communities
- growth of society
3
Q
What was the main means of transport for goods?
A
- ships
roads were basic and little could be carried on animals
mountainous land
4
Q
What did the Mycenaeans export?
A
- Pottery
- Kraters
- Golden Daggers
- Beads
5
Q
What was on the Ulu Burun Shipwreck?
A
- carrying 10 tonnes of copper and 1 tonne tin which makes bronze in those quantities
- 150 jars filled with resin or olives
- glass beads
6
Q
Where did the M get gold from?
A
Macedonia, Egypt and Thasos
7
Q
Where did M get Amber?
A
Denmark, N Europe
8
Q
Where did M get ivory from?
A
Africa, Syria
9
Q
Where did M get Lapis lazuli gemstones from?
A
Africa
10
Q
Where did M get silver and lead from?
A
Attica
11
Q
Where did M get copper from?
A
Attica, Syria, Cyprus, Sardinia
12
Q
Where did M get Ostrich eggs from?
A
Africa
13
Q
Where did M get Tin from?
A
Britain, Türkiye, Afghanistan, Spain
14
Q
Where did M get glass from?
A
Egypt
