Level T
Summary: The history of money spanned many eras and money from different places is unique.
Vocabulary:
resemble
swap
agreement
precious metal
mixture
value
Focus Question: What are the major milestones in the history of how people made and used money?
Key Ideas:
When and where were the first metal coins made?
How did their value gradually change?
What value does money have?
Text Features:
Look at the photos of the ancient Chinese coins, which one might have been used to buy a shirt or pants?
What details help you answer?
Look at the text box that is shaped like a wallet, explain the history of money.
Compare and Contrast:
Why did people switch from coins to paper money?
How did that change how money was used?
What did paper money represent?
Make Inferences:
Which countries are mentioned in this history of money?
What idea about money can you infer about money from this information?
Final Questions:
Why is the Roman Empire significant to the history of money?
How are credit cards used in place of money?