alleryWhat did people use for buying and selling goods, as Faxian noted?
ACowries
BIron rings
CSilk rolls
DSalt cakes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Cowries
1. Faxian mentions that people used cowries for trade.
2. Gold coins existed but he describes shells in everyday markets.
3. Iron rings, silk rolls and salt cakes are not named in his account.
_Source: Wikipedia, Chandragupta II, Faxian's visit_
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