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1. Paper Curency- By Jen

2. Coins- By Kellen

Lydia Civilization’s Invention of Coins

The history of Ancient Greek coinage can be divided (along with most other Greek art forms) into three periods, the Archaic, the Classical, and the.Hellenistic. The first coins were issued in Lydia in Asia Minor at some time before 600 B.C. These coins were made of electrum, a natural alloy of gold and silver. This was very expensive in that area. The sixth century B.C., technology had advanced quite a bit in Lydia that it became easier to produce pure gold, and so coins in pure gold and silver began to be produced. The Classical period saw Greek coinage reach a high level of technical and aesthetic quality. Larger cities were starting to make large quantities fine silver and gold coins, most bearing a portrait of their patron god or goddess, or a legendary hero, on one side, and a symbol of the city on the other. Putting inscriptions on coins started and would put the name of the location or capital city. The Hellenistic period was characterized by the spread of Greek culture across a large part of the known world. Greek-speaking kingdoms were established in Egypt and Syria, and for a time also in Iran and as far east. Greek traders spread Greek coins across this area, and the new kingdoms soon began to produce their own coins. Because these kingdoms were much larger and wealthier than the Greek city states of the classical period, their coins tended to be more mass-produced, as well as larger, and more frequently in gold. They often lacked the aesthetic delicacy of coins of the earlier period.

3. Commodites and Resources that are exported- By Kelsey

Canada is a country with a similar biome to us, the tundra and coniferous forest. Their major exports are motor vehicles and parts, industrial machinery, aircraft, telecommunications equipments; chemicals, plastics, fertilizers; wood pulp, timber, crude petroleum, electricity, aluminum, and natural gas. Other natural resources that Canada exports are oil, gold, nickel, and uranium. Canada can export goods, such as, timber and wood pulp, because not only is Canada located in the tundra biome it is also located in the coniferous forest biome.

Russia, much like Canada, exports a large amount of natural resources, such as, gas and oil. Russia also exports a large amount of metals and timber. Other resources that Russia exports are petroleum, and petroleum-based products. In Russia because of the cold temperatures, it doesn't export a lot of fruits. On the other hand, because of the cold temperatures, certain trees that grow there can be used to make paper. Which they can turn around, and export it to other countries.

Top 5 Exports

oil, electricity, metals, timber, and paper

Oil is our most important export, because, most countries cannot drill their own oil for themselves. Oil is important to other countries, because it's various chemical parts, can be separated to form, different materials, such as, gasoline, propane, and other raw materials. Electricity is our second most important export, because everybody uses it, but some countries have trouble getting it from their own resources. So, just like oil if some countries cannot get it themselves, we sell it to them which then brings in more money for us.

Our third most important export is metal. Metal is our third because, it can be used for millions of different things. Uses of metal include protection. Metals can be used for protection, by creating weapons, or even a wall, or a military vehicle. Metals can also be used for fasteners, and screws. When it comes to cooking, metals can be used to make pots and pans.

Timber is our fourth most important export. It is fourth because; most countries have some sort of timber in their biome. In case they don't, or they want a certain type of wood then we can sell them some of ours. Timber can be used to build houses, boats, fences/ gates, and bridges. Our fifth most important export is paper. It is fifth because it is not necessary to a countries survival, but it can be helpful.

4. Commodites and Resources that are imported- Savannah

Our country, Glacialis, has a very similar biome to Greenland and northern areas of Canada. All three countries’ soils are not suitable for farming and/or growing crops. This biome creates a very harsh environment for any life form to survive on. No country can produce all the goods they need, so they trade what they have for what they need. These countries have to import a large amount of goods to keep their country alive and thriving. Canada imports machinery and equipment, fruits and vegetables, precious metals such as aluminum and copper, and crude petroleum. Greenland has to important machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, and petroleum products. It is necessary for the country of Greenland to import machinery and transport equipment because Greenland does not have a large-scale industry. Greenland exports a significant amount of food, including fish, but it isn’t enough to feed the population; therefore, they import food.

Glacialis’ Top Five Imports: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">1. Food <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">2. Machinery and transport equipment <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">3. Manufactured goods <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">4. Petroleum products <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">5. Metals

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Glacialis needs to import many items because its biome is not very resourceful. Our country especially needs to import food. The permafrost soil is difficult to farm in because the soil does not contain very many nutrients. Food is essential and if we cannot produce it, we need to import it. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">The country of Glacialis also has to import machinery and transport equipment, and manufactured goods. We do not have the resources and the ability to make these items. Glacialis imports petroleum products as well. Petroleum is used for many things. People use it for their cars, in their homes, and for heating. Petroleum is a necessity as well as metals. Metals can be used for a wide range of reasons and are useful for many things. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">A country cannot survive without any of these items. Glacialis needs food for its people to live off of. It needs metals, machinery, manufactured goods, as well as petroleum products to fuel their cars, heating etc.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">5. Capitol City Model- By Glen

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 125%; line-height: 115%;">The capitol for our country, which is ice caps and coniferous forest, is Lexington. The reason I picked This city to be our Capitol City was because of it’s characteristics and climate that is relevant to our country. Lexington has a very cold climate with a coniferous forest. Durring the summer the temperature rarely rises above 50 degrees. Lexington has a very Tundra like climate, as I explained above. Lexington was chosen to be the Capitol City for many reasons, one of the main reasons was that it is one of the most crowded areas and many people who do live there and near there will tell you many come and visit there all the time. People mostly come to visit for its exquisite beauty. Most the year you will see the beautiful scenery is on mountains covered in snow and ice. Lexington isn’t a very big rowdy city like most countries capitol city. Ours doesn’t encounter many big buildings or factories. Also I very nice part is that Lexington doesn’t have crime or violent problems, it is a very clam place to be. Lexington is a very well kept, and a good city and that is why it is the Capitol City.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">6. Economic Philosophy- By Phillip

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">7. Taxation- Ana

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Taxes (WHAT!) Taxes

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Taxes are rarely heard of and defiantly not very thought of in our country. Since our citizens are already poor and struggling because we do not have a lot of natural resources. This being said our citizens only have to pay taxes on the basic necessities in life. Our citizens have no choice but to pay theses taxes because in comes straight out of pay checks and they are included in bills. I know that this sounds horrible but it is not because we have no taxes on food or when you buy things in stores. Once a year each house hold has to pay 2500 to the government so we can kepp research and government projects going. But the taxes are not just going to the government. Here is a list of what their going toward.,

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">30% Human Resources.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">6% General Government.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">5% Education

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">23% Physical Resources

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">18% Military

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">9% Homeless and Strugling Women and children

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">9% Hospitals and Abused Citizens

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">If you are a foreigner visiting in this country, you sadly have to pay a huge tax in the airports and on your tickets. But if you were to get injured or arrested or anything bad was to happen to you, you would be provided the best services. The taxes are not applied if you are a diplomat.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">8. Economic Inequality and how to deal with it- Kayla

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Economic inequality is defined as the differences and disparities in economic and social ‘wealth.’ There will always be differences in the amount of money made in any given household or community, but economic inequality deals with those factors that cannot be helped by the individual in question. This can be caused by several factors, such as the amount of education received, the jobs accessible, the upbringing of the citizen, or the amount of wage earners in the household. These factors can be controlled or at the very minimum, reduced. Glacialis aims to rid our country of any and all economic inequalities so that our people all have an equal opportunity.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The biggest factor that can affect citizens’ opportunities would be their individual background. In what situation they were born, how their parents raised them, what money they have for a college education, and things of this nature. These things are the basis of one’s life, and they can make or break a person financially. Once someone is born into a specific area of life, say poverty for example, it is only in rare instances where one can change their ways. After that, without adequate money for a college education, a student will typically seek student loans to pay, which will plunge them into debt before their life even starts.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Not only does one’s upbringing affect their financial outcome, but also the job opportunities available will. As the economy fluctuates, less job opportunities are available, especially for those who have less college education or experience than someone else. If a job cannot be obtained, then there will be no income in a household. This can make bad times even harder for those struggling. This is where the government of Glacialis comes into play.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Glacialis has many plans for the future to demolish economic inequality. First of all, we will work to clean up and straighten out bad neighborhoods. This is important so that our children can grow up in a safe and productive environment, and have a strong future ahead of them. We will also aim to make student loans and college educations more affordable so that everyone can have equal opportunity. This will hopefully reduce the rate of poverty and unemployment and boost the economy, which will in turn create more jobs.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Making more jobs available is also very important to us. We will work hard to ensure that all citizens are able to find jobs to support their families. We will do this by opening more factories, reducing the limitations on small businesses, and offering unemployment benefits to those who have been laid off. These issues are very important to us because without a stable economy and productive citizens, our country will not thrive. These changes are necessary to move forward.