Who Were the Pochteca

question 31

Multiple Choice

Who were the Pochteca?

• A) They were merchants in the Olmec empire who facilitated the trade of gold and silver.
• B) They were warriors in the Maya empire who were responsible for the defense of the kingdom.
• C) They were farmers in the Hohokam empire who specialized in raising corn.
• D) They were traders in the Aztec empire who traveled from village to village in armed caravans.
• E) They were religious leaders in the Inca empire who provided spiritual guidance to the people.

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Definitions:

Agricultural Act of 2014

A comprehensive statute passed in the United States that aimed to provide a policy framework for agriculture and food, including provisions for crop insurance and subsidies.

Rent-Seeking Activity

Efforts to increase one's share of existing wealth without creating new wealth, often through manipulation of the social or political environment.

Farm Subsidies

Financial assistance provided by the government to farmers and agribusinesses to supplement their income, manage the supply of agricultural commodities, and influence the cost and supply of such goods.

Overallocation

The excessive assignment or distribution of resources towards a particular area or sector, often leading to inefficiency.