Practicing Success
The following excerpt is from the "Periplus of the Erythraean Sea," written by an anonymous Greek sailor around the first century CE: |
What were some of the valuable goods imported to the market-towns? |
Gold and silver Coral and crude glass Cinnamon and pearls Lead and Silver |
Coral and crude glass |
The correct answer is Option 2 - Coral and crude glass As per the passage: Traders from foreign lands send large ships to market-towns in the regions described due to the abundant supply of pepper and possibly cinnamon (malabathrum). Various valuable goods are imported here, including a substantial amount of coins, topaz, antimony (used as a colorant), coral, crude glass, copper, tin, and lead. In return, pepper is primarily exported from a specific region near these markets. Additionally, substantial quantities of fine pearls, ivory, silk cloth, various transparent stones, diamonds, sapphires, and tortoise shell are also exported. |