Which of the following monetary terms, which originally meant one-third of an ounce of silver, was invented thousands of years ago?
A)Peso
B)Dollar
C)Shekel
D)Euro
E)Yen

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The term "shekel" was originally used as a unit of weight for measuring silver in ancient times, particularly in the Near East. It later became a monetary unit in the region and is still used as the currency of Israel today. The other options, such as the peso, dollar, euro, and yen, were all created much later in history and did not have the same origins as the shekel.

Which of the Following Monetary Terms, Which Originally Meant One-Third