Q #1) Choose any one trade good discussed in Chapter 13 to describe, and explain its significance for the development of any one early modern empire. Optional, also comment on the following: What do you think are some of the most important items traded in today's world, and why? What do you think might be some of the most important trade items as we move into the future, and why? #2) Based primarily on the visual sources at the end of chapter 13, but also perhaps on the film ("Age of Plunder") and/or text (chapter 13 in Strayer), In what different ways did the possession of foreign trade goods (choose one or provide general commentary, as you like) convey status in the early modern world? Who benefitted the most from the increased availability of these goods? (Who did not benefit?) Optional, also comment on the following: To what extent do material goods convey status today? How much, if at all, have things changed and in what ways have they changed (or not)?