How Did Roman Mining Operations Contribute to the Efficient Functioning

question 20

Multiple Choice

How did Roman mining operations contribute to the efficient functioning of the Roman economy?

• A) They helped create an industrial economy.
• B) They provided capital leading to the growth of a middle class.
• C) They provided iron for bridges along Roman roads, which better connected the economy of disparate places.
• D) They supported massive, standardized coinage.

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Definitions:

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets and investments, part of the cash flow statement.

Indirect Method

A technique used in financial accounting to calculate cash flows from operations by adjusting net income for non-cash transactions.

Operating Activities

The primary, day-to-day activities of a business that relate to its production, sales, and delivery of goods and services.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was acquired, representing the wear and tear on the asset over time.