In ancient greece, merchants and traders searched the mediterranean sea for natural resources like iron for tools, silver for coins, clay and marble for statues, and timber for houses and ships. these resources were scarce and found in many different places. what effect did the merchants have on the region?

Which of the following american companies had a monopoly in the late 1800s?

What did the incas accomplish? a. written language b. formalized religion c. conquest of the western south america d. formalized government

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b. c.–a. d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.