Trade Flashcards
Why was trade difficult
Land— mountain ranges
Bandits and wild animals
Sea— weather was very unpredictable
Journey would’ve taken weeks
Why was trade important
Essential for growth and survival of society
Greece didn’t have many metals or minerals that could be used for metal work.
What was bartering
When a bandit would trade items he had for ones he wanted. Money wasn’t available
What were some products and where they found
Gold— Macedonia and Egypt
Ivory — Africa and Syria
Copper Africa
Copper and gold - value
Copper is the main metal in the manufacturing of bronze
Gold is most famous for some Mycenaean objects
What was traded the most
Pottery vessels
Many pottery vessels would’ve been used to store oil or wine.