Making Money
Around 9000 BC, what did people pay for goods with?
cattle, sacks of grains, crops
What occupation did Yaskul want to learn?
Trader
What sea animal were the women harvesting?
oysters
Who was the main character in this story?
Wilma Rudolph
Who were the 2 girls in this poem?
Nilda and Rachel
What kind of shells did China use around 1200 as money?
Cowrie
What color is Lapis Lazuli?
blue
How did they women use oysters to make money?
made jewelry
What disease did Wilma contract when she was 4 years old that affected her walking?
Polio
What did Rachel "borrow"?
camera
What kind of metal where coins first made out of?
bronze or copper
What was the main conflict or tragedy that happened in this story?
They were robbed
What has to be in an oyster to make a pearl?
sand or some irritant
What sport did Wilma participate in?
Track
How did Nilda feel about Rachel taking the camera?
Frustrated, mad, angry
What country first started using coins?
China
His necklace made out of Lapis lazuli.
What continent does this story take place on?
What medal did Wilma win in the 1960 Olympics?
gold
To what event did Nilda invite Rachel to?
Concert
When we put money in a bank it is called a _______? hint-starts with a d_ _ _ _ _ _
deposit
What is the type of coins called in this story?
drachms
What year was the harvest of Mabe Pearls successful?
2008
Finish her quote, "the triumph can't be without the
s - - - - - - - ."
struggle
On what night is the concert?
Friday