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TELL ME WHY. UNIT 42
WHY WERE SPICES ONCE WORTH MORE THAN GOLD?
| DEFINITION | TERM |
|---|---|
| A dried plant substance used to flavour food. | spice |
| A sweet spice obtained from tree bark. | cinnamon |
| To keep food from spoiling. | preserve |
| The particular taste of food or drink. | flavour |
| Qualities believed to help cure illnesses. | medicinal properties |
| The desire for a product or service. | demand |
| Rare or difficult to find. | scarce |
| A route used for commercial transport. | trading route |
| A group of people travelling together across deserts. | caravan |
| Exclusive control of a market or trade. | monopoly |
| A very large amount of money or wealth. | fortune |
| Rich; having a lot of money. | wealthy |
| An expensive product that is not essential. | luxury item |
| The part of a ship where goods are stored. | cargo hold |
| Producing a financial gain. | profitable |
| A product that is bought and sold. | commodity |
| The ability to negotiate better prices or conditions. | bargaining power |