How Did Ancient People Measure Wealth?

Long ago, people didn’t have money like we do now. Instead, they used things to show how rich they were. Some counted how many animals they had, like sheep or cows. Others measured land, or even how much grain they could store. It was like having a treasure chest full of stuff you could use every day.

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A farmer counted his sheep every night because that told him how rich he was.
In a village, the person who had the most grain in their barn was considered the richest.
If you owned ten cows, you were probably respected and powerful in your tribe.

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