Question

An Indian merchant meets with a Roman trader and gives him jewels and spices. In exchange for those items, the Roman gives him the same amount in olive oil and figs. What is this situation an example of?

Answer 1

Answer:

Barter

Explanation:

• See Indian merchant gave jewels and spices
• Roman trader gave olive oil and figs .
• THey both exchanged goods instead of money .
• So its barter