Trade
Exports vs Imports
Trade Routes
Technology
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What is trade?
The process of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services between people or countries.
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What is the difference between exports and imports?
Exports are goods sent out of a country, while imports are goods brought into a country.
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What were the main ways to travel on trade routes?
Boats, walking, camels, and donkeys.
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What are hieroglyphics?
A writing system used by ancient Egyptians.
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Why was trade important?
Trade allowed countries to obtain resources they didn't have and helped spread ideas and cultures.
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Name one thing that your country exports.
(Answers may vary; for example, "automobiles" or "electronics.")
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What were some challenges travelers may find?
Rugged terrain, rough seas, extreme climates, and bandits/pirates.
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What are ziggurats?
Ancient Mesopotamian temple structures.
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What are some examples of things that countries imported/exported?
Countries might export textiles and import oil, or export spices and import electronics.
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Name one thing that your country imports.
(Answers may vary; for example, "oil" or "clothing.")
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Why were ancient trade routes important?
They helped share goods, ideas, and culture among different regions.
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What was the purpose of aqueducts?
To transport water from one place to another.
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How does trade affect relationships between countries?
Trade can strengthen relationships as countries rely on each other for goods.
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Why do countries import goods?
Countries import goods to get resources they do not have or to provide variety to consumers.
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Name one famous ancient trade route.
The Silk Road.
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What is this?
The mayan calendar
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What is a trade agreement?
A trade agreement is a contract between countries to facilitate trade and reduce tariffs.
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How do exports and imports impact a country’s economy?
They can affect job creation, economic growth, and relationships with other nations.
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How did geography influence trade routes?
Geographic features like mountains, rivers, and deserts could either hinder or facilitate travel and trade.
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Why were metal tools important in ancient technologies?
They made farming and construction more efficient and effective.