Located at the eastern end of the silk road my exports included: jade carvings, silks, teas and fine pottery. Over the centuries we developed paper, a common currency and gun powder. Which ancient trader am I?

In medevil Europe groups of craftsmen formed clubs called __________ these groups trained apprentices, negotiated prices and also limited the import of similar goods produced in other cities to protect their local market (hint Read p 6) 

I was the major hub of international trade in the ancient world (all roads lead here). I exported wine and olives and glass. I imported massive amounts of grain to feed my growing cities and luxury items from all over the world. I learned that security both on land and at sea helps encourage trade. I developed technologies to achieve economies of scale in food production. Rule of law also helps to encourage trade. Which ancient trader am I?

Which of the following is NOT a major technological advance that facilitated early trade:

One theory that explains why European nations colonized the rest of the world instead of the other way around is based on: