Economy


 * Greek Economy **

** The word "economy" originated in Greece. In Greek, "eco" means something like house. The "nomy" part is from the Greek word for law. So together, in Greek, eco and nomy meant something like "the rules of a household." Greeks did not think of an economy as a whole. This means that they did not have a government economic policy. Even though they did not have a policy, people still bought and sold things along with make and use things. **



Agora **In each Greek city was an Agora. An Agora was a open space in the shape of a square. In the Agora was a bunch of market stalls. When you were at an Agora, you could buy pottery, swords, and jewelry. Traders came from all over the world. Women sent their slaves to shop. Men would meet to talk about politics, to trade news and read notices. Many of the city-states most important buildings were built very close to the Agora.**



**Trading & Buying  The Greeks traded a lot of items. Some things that they traded were: fine pottery and metalwork. They also traded olive oil and wine (that was famous.) A few things that the Greeks bought included:dates and almonds from Asia. They bought Asian perfumes, African carpets, and Spanish silver. **

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