WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -More people began using gold and silver coins to buy and sell goods. This way, they did not have to exchange one item for another, but could simply use money. They also started using the same measures of weight, size and volume. This made it easier for merchants to compare their goods.

Detailed explanation-2: -These coins were issued either by the non-Greek Lydians for their own use or perhaps because Greek mercenaries wanted to be paid in precious metal at the conclusion of their time of service, and wanted to have their payments marked in a way that would authenticate them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Around 600BC city-states began to make their own coins. Greek coins had images of important people, symbols, local produce or gods and heroes and inscriptions to emphasize the independence and individuality of the city where they were made.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trading stations played an important role as the furthest outposts of Greek culture. Here, Greek goods, such as pottery (2009.529), bronzes, silver and gold vessels, olive oil, wine, and textiles, were exchanged for luxury items and exotic raw materials that were in turn worked by Greek craftsmen.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Greeks traded what they could grow (mainly grapes for wine and olives) and what they could find (gold, silver, and other metals) to other civilizations in exchange for wheat, barley, and other staples.