WorksheetsShow Me the Money!
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Pick the word that is defined below:
To exchange goods and services for other goods and services.
barter
currency
commodity
value
Which of the following is NOT correct
In the United States we use dollars and cents for money.
People used to use shells for money.
Money hasn't changed much throughout history.
Money has worth because people decide it is valuable.
What is a commodity?
A group of people who live near each other and work together.
A good that can be traded for another.
A show where people make you laugh.
Something that is the same.
Native Americans used wampum to barter with. What was wampum made of?
Paper
metal
salt
shells
The world's first coins were stamped with what animal by the king of Turkey?
an eagle
a lion
a tiger
a fish
How many bills does the Bureau of Engraving and Printing make every day?
37
370
3,700
37 million
Why was paper money invented?
Countries had a lot of paper lying around that they could use.
Paper is worth more.
People wanted something lighter to be able to carry than coins.
The queen asked for paper instead of coins.
Which of the following foods was NOT mentioned as a form of currency in the article?
Cheese
Salt
Tea
Ice Cream
What traits about the Rai Stones made it difficult to use as money?
Its size and weight
Its size and that it was easily broken
Its weight and texture
Its color and that they were hard to find.
True or False: Kissi Pennies were worth a lot in today's money.
True
False
