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Question

13. Economy - Sumer:

Why did Sumerians have to trade and barter for goods?

(1 point)
Responses

Sumer had little stone and no metal ores.
Sumer had little stone and no metal ores.

Sumer had excessive wood and plentiful metal ores so they traded the overflow.
Sumer had excessive wood and plentiful metal ores so they traded the overflow.

Sumer had to trade and barter in order to establish strong ties with other lands.
Sumer had to trade and barter in order to establish strong ties with other lands.

Sumer did not participate in any trade and barter with any other civilizations.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Sumer had little stone and no metal ores.

This answer explains why the Sumerians needed to trade and barter for goods, as they lacked certain natural resources.