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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the dispositions that form the difference of talents of various professions considered?
(a) They are considered useful.
(b) They are considered obstacles to overcome.
(c) They are considered a hindrance to progress.
(d) They are considered inconsequential.

2. In what country is the Ganges River?
(a) Bengal.
(b) India.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Italy.

3. What was the original form of the metals used for commerce?
(a) Bars.
(b) Lumps.
(c) Coins.
(d) Nuggets.

4. Which Mediterranean country seems to have been the first in which either agriculture or manufacturers were cultivated and improved to any considerable degree?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Greece.
(d) Italy.

5. What word expressed the weight or quantity of metal contained in the first coins?
(a) Denomination.
(b) Stamp.
(c) Fineness.
(d) Purity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the common instrument of commerce among the ancient Spartans?

2. What does the author consider to be a wasteful use of gold?

3. What is a common characteristic for a workman under division of labor?

4. In all countries, what do men prefer in exchange for commodities?

5. What kind of business does not lend itself to many subdivisions of labor?

(see the answer key)

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