5 Questions
Which of the following was a problem with the barter system?
It required people to travel from town to town
What did wealthy people in Rome do to store their coins and jewels?
They stored them in the basements of temples
Which of the following did temples in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Babylon do?
They functioned as financial centers
What was one reason why temples were often ransacked during wars?
They were financial centers of their cities
What did the minting of coins provide for trade?
A store of value for trade
Test your knowledge of the origins of banking and the evolution of currency with this quiz. Explore the challenges faced by early communities and how the barter system led to the development of coins as a store of value. Discover the importance of banking in facilitating trade and economic growth throughout history.
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