CIVILIZATION
MINOAN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Grain
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Pottery
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Olive Oil
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Wine
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Detailed explanation-1: -The highly prized Koroneiki variety is king when it comes to Greek olive varieties, with 60 percent of olive oil produced from this variety.
Detailed explanation-2: -Exporters and Importers In 2021, the top exporters of Olive Oil were Spain ($230M), Italy ($90M), Greece ($70.5M), Morocco ($23.8M), and Tunisia ($19.4M). In 2021, the top importers of Olive Oil were Spain ($80.2M), Italy ($61.6M), United States ($34.3M), Portugal ($22.1M), and United Kingdom ($22M).
Detailed explanation-3: -Greek olive oil flows to Italy in bulk One of the main reasons producers choose bulk sales to Italy is that many Greeks produce olive oil themselves or have relatives producing it and providing the oil in bulk.
Detailed explanation-4: -While olives and olive oil may not originate in Greece, it still has a rich history there. The ancient Greeks used olive oil not only in their cooking, but in many other facets of their lives-their sports, health, in rituals, and as a status symbol. The olive tree and its fruit were considered sacred.