Denarius

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary metal composition?Silver
2. What was a denarius and why was it important in ancient Rome?It was a shiny silver coin used for buying and selling. It helped trade and the army across the growing empire.
3. Why did the name "denarius" mean ten?It comes from the Latin word "deni" meaning ten, because the coin was worth ten smaller coins called asses.

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