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The History of Banking and Money

History & Economics

Explore the evolution of banking from ancient bartering and the first coins to modern ATMs and digital currency.

Banking Money Ancient History Currency

7 Questions Medium Ages 5+ Apr 7, 2026

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1 Before money was invented, what was the system called where people traded items they had for items they needed?

A Banking
B Bartering
C Saving
D Investing

2 The word 'bank' comes from the Italian word 'banca'. What does this word literally mean?

A Safe box
B Gold
C Bench or counter
D Locked room

3 In which ancient country was the first paper money used?

A Egypt
B Italy
C China
D Greece

4 Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first standardized metal coins around 600 BC?

A The Romans
B The Lydians
C The Vikings
D The Aztecs

5 In ancient Greece and Babylon, where did people often store their money because it was considered safe and guarded?

A In caves
B In temples
C In forests
D Under their beds

6 What is the name for the extra money a bank pays you for keeping your savings with them?

A Tax
B Fine
C Interest
D Debt

7 Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury in the United States and helped start the first national bank?

A George Washington
B Benjamin Franklin
C Alexander Hamilton
D Thomas Jefferson

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