The Mauryan rulers had unified the country and brought peace and stability. These favourable conditions promoted the growth of the economy and made the empire rich and prosperous. Agriculture was the main occupation of the people. Farmers were encouraged to bring more land under cultivation. Irrigation facilities were provided to them. Land revenue collected from the farmers was the chief source of income for the king. Other economic activities included mining and forestry as well as carpentry, pottery and masonry. Trade and commerce also flourished.The merchants carried on both inland and overseas trade. They had trade relations with Sri Lanka, Egypt and Greece Taxes were also collected from people who worked in mines, forests and other professions. This helped to pay salaries of officers, maintain the army and build roads and hospitals.

Read the list and answer the question.The Economy of Ancient West Africa EmpiresThe empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai thrived on the wealth of gold.Cities were established for the trade of gold and salt.Timbuktu became an economic and cultural center.     Which conclusion is best supported by the list?ResponsesAfrican rulers limited the manufacture of finished goods.African rulers limited the manufacture of finished goods. ,Trans-Saharan trade routes helped maintain regional commerce.Trans-Saharan, , trade, , routes, , helped, , maintain, , regional, , commerce.African rulers limited trade with overseas nations.African rulers limited trade with overseas nations. ,Trans-Saharan trade routes were controlled by nomadic warlords.

Highlight the economic system of the Mauryans.

Which of the following economic activities flourished in the Middle colonies?

What was one outcome of the Ottoman Empire's control of trade and taxation on goods throughout much of Asia?A.Neighboring civilizations became more self-reliant because they could not trade through Ottoman-controlled lands.B.The Ottoman Empire became too large and wealthy to govern efficiently, and it fell into civil war.C.Europeans entered an age of naval exploration in an attempt to find alternate trade routes to Asian markets.D.Christian merchants became more interested in trading with African countries than with Asian empires.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following systems allowed the Ottomans to collect taxes?FeudalismTributesTax farmingMercantilism