The history of barter and money

What is barter?

• Using money to buy a product.

• Exchanging products for other products.

• Making new coins.

• Using a credit card to buy a product.

What was a problem with barter?

• Some people don't know how to do it.

• It needs a lot of counting.

• It does not work if both people do not agree on it.

• It takes a long time.

Asia, Africa and China used cowrie shells as money long ago. How did they carry the shells around?

• They were sewn onto hats.

• They were kept in pockets.

• They were kept in a small pouch.

• They were strung on a necklace.

What did the Maya use as money?

• Soya beans

• Cocoa beans

• Green beans

• Sunflower seeds

Which country used small bronze knives as money?

• Zhou China

• Italy

• Sweden

• Mercia

This picture shows an bronze artefact. What is it called?

• Hailmary Ding

• Hongmau Ding

• Howmuch Ding

• Houmuwu Ding

This artefact is the head of an Oba. Where was it from?

• Northeast China

• West Africa

• East Europe

• South America

Which of the following are possible reasons that hill forts were built? Choose two.

• As a safe place for people during war.

• For supplies to be stored safely.

• For different tribes to meet.

• For special Iron Age ceremonies.

How did the Iron Age people prepare for battle?

• They cover themselves in wood and sticks.

• They sing battle songs.

• They paint themselves with woad.

• They spike up their hair.