28. How did Seleucid and Ptolemaic trade policies differ? Multiple Choice The Seleucids…

28. How did Seleucid and Ptolemaic trade policies differ?
Multiple Choice
The Seleucids encouraged land-based trade, while the Ptolemies let land routes wither and focused on the more profitable maritime trade.
The Seleucids encouraged trade but were largely cut off from it, while the Ptolemies’ geographic advantages meant that trade happened naturally for their kingdom.
They were actually quite similar, with both promoting trade through land routes, but the Ptolemies did more to police and encourage maritime trade.
The Seleucids considered trade a threat, due to both religious spread and the transmission of disease, while the Ptolemies strongly encouraged trade.
The Ptolemies taxed trade so heavily that it was almost unprofitable, while the Seleucids took a much more hands-off approach.