How Did the Idea of ‘Money’ Influence Trade Across the World?

Money is like a magic ticket that helps people trade things easily. Instead of trading apples for toys, you can use coins or paper to buy anything, anywhere in the world! It’s like having a special key that opens all the doors of trade.

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A farmer uses coins to buy bread from a baker instead of trading his wheat.
A child uses paper money to buy candy at the store.
You use your phone to pay for a ride, like a taxi or a bus.

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