Why Did Autocratic Rulers in the Hellenistic World Encourage Manufacturing

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why did autocratic rulers in the Hellenistic world encourage manufacturing industries?

• A) Manufacturing trade goods slowed the development of harbors, roads, and canals, thus preserving their power.
• B) Manufacturing distracted local and foreign rivals from aggressive military campaigns.
• C) Manufacturing increased international trade revenues and so the rulers' revenues in taxes.
• D) Manufacturing brought in exotic goods that were previously unavailable in the ancient world.
• E) Manufacturing trade goods increased the development of harbors, canals, and ship design.

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