History MONEY

History

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Money
The History of Money Key Words
Complete the sentences with the key words.

Before You Read

How many potatoes would you trade for a chicken,
a cow, or a dog? Circle as many as you want.
digital techniques invention trade

Paul
I would trade ten
potatoes for one chicken .

bulky barter worth coincidence

1. Books are becoming .

a chicken
2. Birds have great hunting .

3. This crown is millions of dollars.

4. My uncle’s computer monitor is old and .

5. Countries lots of things with each other.

6. The light bulb was a(n) of Thomas Edison.

a cow
7. I want to some wheat for a bottle of water.

8. The two boys have the same name and hobbies. What a(n) !

Background Knowledge
Double coincidence of wants
When people meet to barter, they both must
a dog want what the other is offering in exchange. If
one of them is not satisfied with what the other
is offering, the exchange will not be successful.

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