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What is one significant benefit of electronic banking?
What is one significant benefit of electronic banking?
Using electronic money means that physical cash is always exchanged during transactions.
Using electronic money means that physical cash is always exchanged during transactions.
False
Name one device that can be used for electronic banking.
Name one device that can be used for electronic banking.
Computer, cell phone, or tablet
Electronic banking allows people to be paid __________ without visiting a bank.
Electronic banking allows people to be paid __________ without visiting a bank.
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Which of the following questions was suggested for discussion after a trading session?
Which of the following questions was suggested for discussion after a trading session?
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Electronic and online banking has made it more difficult for people to manage their finances.
Electronic and online banking has made it more difficult for people to manage their finances.
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What type of currency is expected to be the money of the future?
What type of currency is expected to be the money of the future?
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Match the following trading aspects with their descriptions:
Match the following trading aspects with their descriptions:
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What was the first currency introduced in the Cape Colony?
What was the first currency introduced in the Cape Colony?
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The first forms of paper money were used in South Africa during the 7th century.
The first forms of paper money were used in South Africa during the 7th century.
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What was the primary metal used in early coins in South Africa?
What was the primary metal used in early coins in South Africa?
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The __________ is the current official currency of South Africa.
The __________ is the current official currency of South Africa.
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Match the following coins with their origins:
Match the following coins with their origins:
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Which governor introduced the first paper money in the Cape Colony?
Which governor introduced the first paper money in the Cape Colony?
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Cents are subdivided from the rand in South Africa.
Cents are subdivided from the rand in South Africa.
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In what year was the rand introduced as the official currency of South Africa?
In what year was the rand introduced as the official currency of South Africa?
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What is the primary function of a credit card?
What is the primary function of a credit card?
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Debit cards allow users to borrow money from the bank.
Debit cards allow users to borrow money from the bank.
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List one characteristic that makes bank cards portable.
List one characteristic that makes bank cards portable.
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A debit card allows the holder to use money that they have already __________.
A debit card allows the holder to use money that they have already __________.
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Match the following bank card characteristics with their descriptions:
Match the following bank card characteristics with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT typically shown on a bank card?
Which of the following is NOT typically shown on a bank card?
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Bank cards can be used to conduct electronic banking at ATMs.
Bank cards can be used to conduct electronic banking at ATMs.
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What is one example of a security feature found on bank cards?
What is one example of a security feature found on bank cards?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a social need?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a social need?
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Individuals with poor self-esteem believe they are capable and worthy people.
Individuals with poor self-esteem believe they are capable and worthy people.
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What is the primary distinction between primary and secondary needs?
What is the primary distinction between primary and secondary needs?
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The need to feel important and valuable is categorized as a __________ need.
The need to feel important and valuable is categorized as a __________ need.
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Match the type of need to its example:
Match the type of need to its example:
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Which of the following is an example of a good?
Which of the following is an example of a good?
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Services are tangible items that we can see and touch.
Services are tangible items that we can see and touch.
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List two examples of self-esteem needs.
List two examples of self-esteem needs.
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What does the recycling logo's three arrows represent?
What does the recycling logo's three arrows represent?
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Reusing items helps to increase waste and packaging costs.
Reusing items helps to increase waste and packaging costs.
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What is one way to save water while bathing?
What is one way to save water while bathing?
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Items such as paper, glass, and scrap ______ can be recycled.
Items such as paper, glass, and scrap ______ can be recycled.
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Match the following actions with their benefits:
Match the following actions with their benefits:
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of re-engineering goods?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of re-engineering goods?
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Buying goods in returnable containers increases packaging costs.
Buying goods in returnable containers increases packaging costs.
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What can old denim jeans be turned into when re-engineered?
What can old denim jeans be turned into when re-engineered?
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Study Notes
History of Currency in South Africa
- Coins have been used in South Africa since 1652, starting with Spanish coins.
- Early coins included copper doits, Dutch silver ducatons, and various Indian coins (silver rupees, gold pagodas, and mohurs).
- Other currencies included Japanese kobans, English guineas, Portuguese joannes, and Russian roubles.
- The first official currency in South Africa was the rix dollar.
Introduction of Paper Money
- Paper money originated in China during the 7th century and spread through the Mongol Empire, Europe, and America.
- In the Cape Colony, paper money was first issued in 1782 by Dutch Governor Van Plettenberg, in denominations of rix dollar and stiver.
- Initial notes were handwritten and stamped until 1803 when printed notes began to be used.
South African Rand
- South Africa's currency is the rand, symbolized by 'R', subdivided into 100 cents ('c').
- The rand derives its name from the Witwatersrand ridge, rich in gold deposits, and was introduced as the official currency in 1961, replacing the British pound sterling.
Electronic Banking
- Advances in computer technology revolutionize how money is spent and goods are purchased through electronic means, minimizing cash use.
- Electronic banking allows for online transactions via computers, smartphones, and tablets, facilitating easier money management.
- Advantages include time-saving transactions and the ability to manage finances without visiting banks.
Bank Cards
- Bank cards, comprising credit and debit cards, facilitate electronic banking transactions.
- Credit cards allow borrowing against bank credit, while debit cards use already deposited funds.
- Key characteristics of bank cards include scarcity, durability, portability, divisibility, and security features like magnetic strips or chips.
Social Needs
- Social needs involve the desire for companionship and belongingness, including friendships and teamwork.
- Examples include the need for love, group membership, and emotional connections.
Self-Esteem Needs
- Self-esteem is influenced by personal perceptions of worthiness and capability.
- Self-esteem needs encompass achievements, recognition, and the sense that one's contributions are valued.
Goods vs. Services
- Goods are tangible objects (e.g., cars, clothes), while services are intangible (e.g., education, healthcare).
- People satisfy needs by purchasing or creating goods and services for personal use.
Efficient Use of Resources
- Efficiency involves reusing products (e.g., handing down clothes), reducing consumption (e.g., taking showers to save water), and recycling materials to minimize waste.
- The recycling logo highlights the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling to protect the environment.
Additional Strategies for Waste Reduction
- Returnable containers lower packaging costs and promote sustainable practices (e.g., glass bottles for soft drinks).
- Re-engineering old items for new purposes adds value, like transforming old jeans into bags or bicycles into cell phone chargers.
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This quiz explores the significant milestones in the history of currency in South Africa, focusing on the introduction of coins in 1652 by Jan van Riebeeck. It discusses the influence of Spanish coins and the evolution of money in the region. Test your knowledge on South African monetary history.
