Mithqal

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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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. How heavy is Mithqal?4.25 grams
2. What is the primary contemporary uses?Measurement of gold and saffron
3. What is the linguistic derivation?The name of Mozambique's currency, the metical, originates from the term 'mithqal'
4. How much does a Mithqal weigh?It is exactly 4.25 grams.
5. Why was the Mithqal used for gold and saffron?Because gold and saffron are very valuable, merchants needed a precise measurement to make sure everyone got the right amount.

Unit of Mass: A standardized quantity used to express the amount of matter in a physical body.
Precious Metals: Rare and naturally occurring metallic chemical elements of high economic value.
Commodities: Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold, such as gold, oil, or spices.
Gold Dinar: A historical gold coin that was a primary currency in the Islamic world for centuries, often standardized by weight in Mithqals.