Coins
Coins
#### The first documented coinage in India is deemed to start with which type of coins issued between the 7th-6th century BC and 1st century AD?
1. [ ] Gold coins
2. [x] Silver punch-marked coins
3. [ ] Copper coins
4. [ ] Bronze coins
#### What were the earliest known coins of India made of?
1. [ ] Gold
2. [x] Silver
3. [ ] Copper
4. [ ] Iron
#### Which term is used for the silver punch-marked coins circulated in the Janapadas during ancient times?
1. [ ] Puranas
2. [x] Karshapanas
3. [ ] Pana
4. [ ] Dinara
#### What was the primary purpose of introducing coins in ancient India?
1. [x] To facilitate trade and commerce
2. [ ] To decorate temples
3. [ ] To create art pieces
4. [ ] To serve as jewelry
#### Which civilization or region is credited with the earliest issuance of coins in the world, along with ancient India?
1. [ ] Chinese
2. [x] Lydians (from the Middle East)
3. [ ] Egyptians
4. [ ] Greeks
