The Port of Rhodes (Of the Famed Colossus of Rhodes)

question 113

Multiple Choice

The port of Rhodes (of the famed Colossus of Rhodes) was a major trading hub during the Roman Republic, charging a small harbor tax on goods that passed through. When Rome fought Macedonia, Rhodes took a neutral stance much to Rome's chagrin. In response, Rome established a rival port on the nearby Isle of Delos and eliminated the harbor tax. Trade in Rhodes immediately fell by 85% and eventually the city-state disappeared forever. Why did Rome completely eliminate the tax instead of charging one just below what Rhodes charged?

• A) to make consumers open to a new competitor
• B) to remove a legal barrier to entry
• C) to destroy Rhodes's excellent ports
• D) to reduce the fixed cost of entry

Compare Canadian and American cultural attributes.

Understand components of non-verbal communication.

Identify core Canadian values.

Distinguish between material and non-material culture.

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Definitions:

Listening

The active process of receiving and understanding messages communicated by others, involving attention and interpretation.

Talking

The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or information through verbal language.

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, which can communicate various emotions and intentions.

Kinesics

Study of human movement and gesture.