Question

question 16
why were minted silver coins important to the greeks?
○ the wanted to fund arts and festivals.
○ greeks were dependent on trade.
○ they needed to pay the military.
○ they sold goods to resident foreigners

Explanation:

To determine why minted silver coins were important to the Greeks, we analyze each option:

• The first option about funding arts and festivals is not the primary reason for coin importance.
• The Greeks were highly dependent on trade (both within city - states and with other regions). Minted coins provided a standardized medium of exchange that facilitated trade, making this a key reason for their importance.
• Paying the military, while a use of money, is not the core reason for the importance of minted silver coins in the broader context of Greek society and economy.
• Selling goods to resident foreigners is a part of trade but does not capture the overall importance of coins as well as the general dependence on trade.

Answer:

B. Greeks were dependent on trade.