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Which of the following was a problem with the barter system?
Which of the following was a problem with the barter system?
- It required a safe place to store coins
- It relied on coins of various sizes and metals
- It only allowed for the exchange of goods
- It required people to travel from town to town (correct)
What did wealthy people in Rome do to store their coins and jewels?
What did wealthy people in Rome do to store their coins and jewels?
- They used ancient homes with secure storage
- They stored them in the basements of temples (correct)
- They kept them in steel safes
- They hired armed guards to protect them
Which of the following did temples in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Babylon do?
Which of the following did temples in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Babylon do?
- They only loaned money
- They functioned as financial centers (correct)
- They were ransacked during wars
- They only kept money safe
What was one reason why temples were often ransacked during wars?
What was one reason why temples were often ransacked during wars?
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What did the minting of coins provide for trade?
What did the minting of coins provide for trade?
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