The Standard of Ur, an ancient Sumerian work, shows that at an early date there was extensive trading between peoples. All of the following elements, on this work were imported through trade EXCEPT:
a. marble from Greece
b. shells from the Persian Gulf coast
c. lapis lazuli from Afghanistan
d. red limestone from India
Answer: a. marble from Greece
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