"Hellenistic" is the age to which Alexander the Great owe the majority of the ideas.
A mixed economy permits private participation in production, which in return allows healthy competition that can result in profit.
When the Federal Reserve puts money into the banking system, "short-term interest rates fall" because there is more capital in the system, meaning banks are willing to take more risks.
The main reason why France initially sent fleets to Newfoundland was to "fish for cod," since this fish was in high demand, had a decent amount of nutritional value, and was abundant in this region.