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From Barter to Money

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

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1. Barter System

  • Barter is the exchange of goods and services without money.
  • It was the earliest form of exchange.
  • People used commodities such as cowrie shells, salt, tea, tobacco, cloth, cattle, and seeds.
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2. Why Money Is Needed

  • Money came into existence to make exchange easier.
  • As exchange increased and distances became longer, barter became less practical.
  • Money is accepted by everyone for buying and selling goods and services.
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3. Journey of Money

  • Coins were among the earliest forms of money.
  • In ancient times, rulers issued coins for their kingdoms.
  • Different kingdoms had their own coinage.
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4. New Forms of Money

  • Money has also taken digital form.
  • Digital money is electronic money that cannot be touched or felt.
  • People use debit cards, credit cards, net banking, and UPI for payments.

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Key Concepts

A system of exchange inA situation in which two peopleAn agreed way to compareThe common tool accepted by everybodyMoney works as a medium

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