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Show Me the Money!

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Pick the word that is defined below:

To exchange goods and services for other goods and services.

a)

barter

b)

currency

c)

commodity

d)

value

2.

Which of the following is NOT correct

a)

In the United States we use dollars and cents for money.

b)

People used to use shells for money.

c)

Money hasn't changed much throughout history.

d)

Money has worth because people decide it is valuable.

3.

What is a commodity?

a)

A group of people who live near each other and work together.

b)

A good that can be traded for another.

c)

A show where people make you laugh.

d)

Something that is the same.

4.

Native Americans used wampum to barter with. What was wampum made of?

a)

Paper

b)

metal

c)

salt

d)

shells

5.

The world's first coins were stamped with what animal by the king of Turkey?

a)

an eagle

b)

a lion

c)

a tiger

d)

a fish

6.

How many bills does the Bureau of Engraving and Printing make every day?

a)

37

b)

370

c)

3,700

d)

37 million

7.

Why was paper money invented?

a)

Countries had a lot of paper lying around that they could use.

b)

Paper is worth more.

c)

People wanted something lighter to be able to carry than coins.

d)

The queen asked for paper instead of coins.

8.

Which of the following foods was NOT mentioned as a form of currency in the article?

a)

Cheese

b)

Salt

c)

Tea

d)

Ice Cream

9.

What traits about the Rai Stones made it difficult to use as money?

a)

Its size and weight

b)

Its size and that it was easily broken

c)

Its weight and texture

d)

Its color and that they were hard to find.

10.

True or False: Kissi Pennies were worth a lot in today's money.

a)

True

b)

False