Question

greek trade
greece, 6th century bce
this map shows greek colonization by the 6th century bce. which of these was most likely a common activity in the greek economy?
a agriculture
b commerce
c industry
d mining
which of these would have been most likely disrupted the situation as shown here just after the time period listed on the map?
a the punic wars
b the persian war
c the collapse of rome
d the barbarian invasions

Explanation:

First Question (About Common Activity in Greek Economy):

The map shows Greek colonization around the Mediterranean in the 6th century BCE. Greek city - states had extensive coastal colonies, which facilitated trade (commerce) across these regions. Agriculture was more local, industry was not highly developed in the same way, and mining was not the most common economic activity across the Greek world as trade was, due to the maritime connections from colonization. So commerce (option B) is the most likely common activity.

The map is of 6th - century BCE Greece. After this period, the Persian Wars (5th century BCE) involved conflicts between Greek city - states and Persia. The Persian Wars would have disrupted Greek trade and colonization - related economic activities. The Punic Wars were between Rome and Carthage, the Collapse of Rome was much later, and Barbarian Invasions were also later. So the Persian War (option B) is the event that would most likely disrupt the situation.

Answer:

B. commerce

Second Question (About Disrupting the Situation):