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The History of Money

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  • What does the proverb "Money doesn't grow on trees." mean?
    The phrase "money doesn't grow on trees" means that money is a limited resource that must be earned through hard work, and it should not be spent carelessly.
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  • What is bartering?
    exchanging of goods for other things rather than money
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  • What is the first system of currency in China?
    cowrie shells
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  • Why are cowrie shells easier way to buy and sell things?
    because they are lightweight, durable and easier to take
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  • What is an entrepreneur?
    a person who starts and runs a business
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  • What is currency?
    any form of money that is used in a country
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  • What does the idiom "to be worth one's salt" mean?
    good or competent at the job or profession specified
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  • What is a marketplace?
    a place where goods are bought and sold
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  • Where did metal coins first emerge?
    China, 1000 B.C.
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  • Give two reasons why the use of paper money was developed in China.
    coins are heavy and there was metal shortage
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  • Where did the earliest European paper money appear in the 17th century?
    Sweden
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  • Nowadays, what do people use in exchanging money or making transactions aside from coins and paper money?
    credit or debit card
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  • What does the proverb "A penny saved is a penny earned." mean?
    by saving money, you are increasing your wealth; be mindful of your spending habits
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