Athenian Society: Economy

Question 1

importance of agora:

Answer 1

economic, political and legal, judicial functions, centre of public life

heliaea, boule, ekklesia, mint

Question 2

importance of piraeus:

Answer 2

economic, military, trading

harbours for military, trade, general

Question 3

significance of tribute:

Answer 3

1/60 paid directly to Athenian treasury, maintain fleet, protect Delian League, allowed to have building program

Question 4

natural resources impact on economy?

Answer 4

vaulable exports, pottery/marble/silver
but dependant on trade –> grain, food,
give jobs,

Question 5

imports:

Answer 5

grain, ivory, wheat,

only produces 50% pop grain

Question 6

export:

Answer 6

pottery, olives, grapes, marble

Question 7

silver importance:

Answer 7

30% of athens export, provided income to start navy, pay military, festivals/payment jurors

Question 8

industries:

Answer 8

pottery–> vases
stone masonry –> marble,
metal working –> building armour/weapons
ship buiding –> navy

Question 9

coinage:

Answer 9

used in maritime trading, coinage decree, made trade easier

obol, drachma, tetra-drachma

Question 10

public buildings:

Answer 10

south stoa, heliea