Ancient Greece Economy

Athens economy and government was what?

• Trade and an oligarchy

• Trade and a democracy

• Farming and a democracy

• Farming and an oligarchy

Helots were essential to the Spartan economy because

• they built temples to the Gods

• they were government officials

• they were soldiers in the military

• they worked the farms

Athens centered their focus around which features?

• Education and Trade

• Military Training

• Equality in society

• Temples and Worship

The Greek economy began with bartering but shifted to a -

• money economy

• goods only economy

• command economy

• exchange economy

What was the primary economic activity in ancient Athens?

• Trade and commerce

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Craftsmanship

Which metal was most commonly used for currency in ancient Greece?

• Gold

• Silver

• Bronze

• Iron

What role did slaves play in the ancient Greek economy?

• They were primarily used in military service

• They were essential for agricultural labor

• They were used as government officials

• They were primarily educators

Which city-state was known for its strict military economy?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

What was a major export product of ancient Greece?

• Olive oil

• Silk

• Spices

• Cotton

How did geography influence the economy of ancient Greece?

• It promoted extensive farming

• It encouraged maritime trade

• It led to isolation from other cultures

• It resulted in a focus on mining