Question

Both seashells and corn have been used as money in the past. Which do you think is a better choice? Explain your answer by referring to the functions, properties, and types of money.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Seashells  were better than corn.

Explanation:

I think shells were the better choice. They were also used as ornaments. The shells were very easy to use and durable. Payments were made using shells. The shells are considered as the oldest form of currency and they originated in ancient China.

It helped in a growing trade. Shells were the part of commodity money.Sea shells were used as a whole or partial. Shells were used either in the shape of beads or artificially shaped.