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WorksheetsSocial Studies Weekly #27 Grade 3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which characteristic of money does this picture represent?
recognizable
portable
divisible
durable
Which characteristic of money does this picture represent?
recognizable
portable
divisible
durable
Which characteristic of money does this picture represent?
recognizable
portable
divisible
durable
Which characteristic of money does this picture represent?
recognizable
portable
divisible
durable
Which event happened FIRST in the creation and use of U.S. money?
Congress adopted the word "dollar" for the name of our money.
The government began printing paper money called "greenbacks"
The colonists began making their our coins.
In which country was PAPER money first used?
The United States of America
Japan
China
Egypt
Why can't pictures of living people be printed on U.S. money?
so no person could mint coins as a sign of power
so no person could be famous
so no person can print their own money
In ancient times, which event happened FIRST in the development of money as a medium of exchange ?
Egypt melted and shaped metal into small bars.
Greeks and Romans created flat coins stamped with pictures.
According to the text, what were some items once used as "mediums of exchange"? Check ALL that apply
dead rats
duck feet
shells
salt
Why were precious metals used to make money?
Precious metals were EASY to find.
Precious metals could be melted and shaped into coins.
Precious metals were HARD to find which made them valuable.
How does the U.S. government prevent counterfeiters from making money?
money is collected, destroyed and remade on a regular basis
hidden marks and symbols are placed on bills and coins
only the best materials are used to make money which counterfeiters can't find
By law, every U.S. coin must have the following. Check ALL that apply
"In God We Trust"
a value
the birthdate of the person featured on the coin
Our money is easy to use because it is .... (choose the BEST answer choice)
portable and divisible
portable, divisible, recognizable and durable
portable, divisible and durable
Which word means "easy to carry"?
portable
divisible
durable
recognizable
Which word means "has the ability to last"?
portable
durable
divisible
recognizable
