What is the main reason why the Mesopotamians traded grain and cloth for metal and stone? Metal and stone did not spoil or tear, but grain and cloth did. Metal and stone drew better prices than grain and cloth in Mesopotamia. Grain and cloth were plentiful in the area, but metal and stone were not. Grain and cloth were lighter to carry on the ships they used to cross the seas.

What happened as a result of olympia’s growing population? new stores, hotels, and businesses thrived. major conflicts emerged over food and housing. fewer jobs were available to new settlers. the government created washington territory.

The __ spread troughout southern africa below the equator during the classical era. a. assyrian empire b. bantu peoples c. axum civilization d. nubian civilization

Which of the following was significant for the allied capture of rome? the capture of rome gave the allied powers direct access to the italian-german border and a road to reach berlin. the capture of rome led to the decline of the italian fascists, and those opposed to mussolini were able to regain control of their country. the allied capture of rome promoted an alliance with mussolini who had direct knowledge of hitler’s military strategy. capturing rome drew the german’s attention away from the soviet war front and toward the european theater.