Why Did Autocratic Rulers in the Hellenistic World Encourage Manufacturing

question 27

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 therefore taxation and tariffs.
• 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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