Weegy: The Sumerians were one of the earliest urban societies to emerge in the world, in Southern Mesopotamia more than 5000 years ago.
User: Why did merchants decide to use money instead of bartering?
Weegy: All of the above are true. Merchants decided to use money instead of bartering because: Money was easier to carry and handle than goods. Money was accepted anywhere and could be used again. It was difficult to exchange the exact value of goods in barter.
User: Is this statement true or false?
The wheel is an example of technology that was developed for one purpose and then adapted for many other purposes.
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