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Ancient Mesopotamia to Modern Day Iraq Economics
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Ancient Mesopotamia to Modern Day Iraq Economics
by Brendan Friedrich
How did Mesopotamians determine what to trade and with whom to trade?
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They traded with neighboring countries who had what they needed and needed what they had. They traded what they had a lot of, like crops, mud and clay to make pottery, and wood. They also traded metals like gold, silver, and copper. Different parts of Mesopotamia had different things, so they traded among themselves.
Mesopotamia Facts: ablemedia.com
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Iraq Facts: www.infoplease.com
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How did people in Mesopotamia determine what to produce?
They produced what they could given the natural resources, most of the items were valuable to them and met their wants and needs. They produced crops such as wheat and barley. They also produced pottery. They produced three kinds of boats.
How do people in Iraq determine what to produce?
They produce a lot of oil because it is available as a natural resource. They produce a limited amount of crops.
How do Iraqis determine what to trade and with whom to trade?
They trade oil because they produce a lot of it. They wouldn't trade with warring countries like Iran. They trade for medicine, food, and manufactured products. They often trade with US, Turkey, and Syria.