Athenian Economy
In Athens their economy was based on trade. The land that surrounded Athens didn’t provide the people with enough food. Athens was near the sea which was good because it meant they had a good harbor, and that they could trade easily. They traded with other city-states, and some foreign lands. From trading they received wood from Italy, and grain from Egypt. The Greeks traded items such as honey, olive oil, silver, and painted pottery. The people of Athens bought and sold goods at a huge place called the agora. At the agora people bought lettuce, onions, olive oil, wine, and other foods. They could also buy items for their homes such as pottery, furniture, and clay oil lamps. Most of the Athenians made their own clothes, but some people bought leather sandals and jewelry. Also, Athenians bought and sold slaves at the agora. Athens developed their own money system. They made coins made of gold, silver, and bronze. The coins were decorated with gods and goddesses.
In Athens their economy was based on trade. The land that surrounded Athens didn’t provide the people with enough food. Athens was near the sea which was good because it meant they had a good harbor, and that they could trade easily. They traded with other city-states, and some foreign lands. From trading they received wood from Italy, and grain from Egypt. The Greeks traded items such as honey, olive oil, silver, and painted pottery. The people of Athens bought and sold goods at a huge place called the agora. At the agora people bought lettuce, onions, olive oil, wine, and other foods. They could also buy items for their homes such as pottery, furniture, and clay oil lamps. Most of the Athenians made their own clothes, but some people bought leather sandals and jewelry. Also, Athenians bought and sold slaves at the agora. Athens developed their own money system. They made coins made of gold, silver, and bronze. The coins were decorated with gods and goddesses.