Question

Mesopotamia had a _____________________ economy (an economy where the people decide what to grow / produce) based on farming. However, they relied on ___________ for many finished goods and natural resources. They used the ___________ system as coins had not been introduced yet. List MORE of the goods available in Mesopotamia and the goods needed below. One example of each is provided.

Answer 1

Mesopotamia had a subsistence-based economy (an economy where the people decide what to grow/produce) based on farming. However, they relied on trade and barter for many finished goods and natural resources. They used the barter system as coins had not been introduced yet.

Goods Available in Mesopotamia:

1 Grain (wheat, barley)

2 Dates

3 Vegetables (onions, garlic, lentils)

4 Textiles (wool, linen)

5 Pottery

6 Livestock (sheep, goats, cattle)

7 Fish

8 Precious stones (lapis lazuli, carnelian)

9 Timber

10 Reed for thatching and mats

Goods Needed in Mesopotamia:

1 Metals (copper, tin)

2 Gemstones (agate, jasper)

3 Timber (for construction)

4 Oils (olive oil)

5 Salt

6 Stone (for building)

7 Semi-precious stones (turquoise, amethyst)

8 Gold and silver

9 Ivory

10 Dyes (purple dye)

Example:

Goods Available in Mesopotamia: Grain (wheat, barley)

Goods Needed in Mesopotamia: Metals (copper, tin)