The traditional economy was based on farming, but trade and industry also became important. The development of a writing system helped the economy by making trade easier and more organized through record keeping. A writing system facilitated more complex transactions and specialization of labor.

1. #11: Economy
• Traditional economy was chiefly based on farming.
• However trade and industry became important as well.
• Development of writing system helped economy by making trade easier and
more organized.
• Source: Spielvogel Jackson, World History and Geography, 2013 Columbus,
OH, Mc Graw Hill Education