Duplicate of Unit 6 Review

West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, & Songhai experienced economic prosperity because they

Which of the following is NOT a type of economic system?

Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes?

Between A.D. 800 & 1600, the West African city of Timbuktu became prosperous with trading

Which economic activity was the basis for of the wealth & power of the empires of Ghana & Mali?

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen

is the act of trading goods or services between two or more parties without the use of money

What effect did the merchants have on the region?

The wealth and power of Mali's ruler, Mansa Musa, were significant because they contributed to

In an economic system what are are the people who make and sell your products.

the shortage of supply unlimited human wants in world of limited resources

Which type of economic system does the United States have?

Which was a capital resource for the Mesopotamians?

are something from nature that people can use such as trees, land water, animals, minerals etc.

the act or process of buying, selling, or exchanging commodities

What enduring effect did these rivers have on trade in ancient Mesopotamia?

They would trade these goods for other goods. This is an example of

the general well-being of individuals and societies

a source of supply

There is little or no government control in a _____________ economy

Which of the answer choices is not a characteristic of a free market economy?

Why was this trade also profitable for towns and cities along the route?

According to the passage, how did scarcity lead to specialization in Mesopotamia?

Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?

Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?

If a drought severely reduces the amount of corn available to buy what would happen