1. Which civilization is credited with the earliest known use of accounting records?
• A. Mesopotamians
• B. Egyptians
• C. Greeks
• D. Romans
Answer: A
Rationale: Mesopotamians are known for creating the first accounting records on clay tablets around 3,300 B.C.
2. Ancient accountin...
1. Which civilization is credited with the earliest known use of accounting records?
• A. Mesopotamians
• B. Egyptians
• C. Greeks
• D. Romans
Answer: A
Rationale: Mesopotamians are known for creating the first accounting records on clay
tablets around 3,300 B.C.
2. Ancient accounting records were mainly used to track which type of transactions?
• A. Investments
• B. Taxation
• C. Loans
• D. Trade
Answer: D
Rationale: Ancient civilizations, like Mesopotamia, used accounting primarily to track
trade transactions, ensuring that merchants and traders could monitor their inventory and
transactions.
3. Which of the following was a primary accounting tool used in ancient Mesopotamia?
• A. Papyrus scrolls
• B. Clay tablets
• C. Bamboo strips
• D. Metal coins
Answer: B
Rationale: Clay tablets were used by the Mesopotamians to record their economic
activities, including trade and taxation.
4. The ancient Egyptians used accounting to manage which aspect of their society?
• A. Personal wealth
• B. Land ownership
• C. Pyramid construction
• D. Grain storage and distribution
Answer: D
Rationale: Egyptians used accounting for managing grain, which was essential for their
economy and food security, as well as for taxation purposes.
5. Which of the following best represents the purpose of early accounting records in ancient
Rome?
• A. To track military expenditures
• B. To manage trade with other civilizations
, • C. To calculate household income
• D. To record personal debt
Answer: A
Rationale: Ancient Rome used accounting for military expenditures and managing their
empire's wealth, especially for projects like roads and aqueducts.
6. The Roman "Codex" was an early form of which modern accounting record?
• A. General Ledger
• B. Balance Sheet
• C. Journal Entry
• D. Income Statement
Answer: A
Rationale: The "Codex" was an early form of ledger used by Romans to record
transactions systematically.
7. Which accounting system was primarily used by merchants in ancient Greece?
• A. Single-entry bookkeeping
• B. Double-entry bookkeeping
• C. Tally system
• D. Codex system
Answer: A
Rationale: Greek merchants used a form of single-entry bookkeeping to record their
trade activities, which was simpler than modern double-entry systems.
8. What role did scribes play in ancient accounting systems?
• A. Acted as auditors for the king
• B. Maintained tax records and inventories
• C. Ensured ethical practices in trade
• D. Forecasted future economic trends
Answer: B
Rationale: Scribes in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia were responsible
for recording inventories and managing tax records, serving as early accountants.
9. The introduction of coinage in ancient Greece and Rome influenced which aspect of
accounting?
• A. Auditing practices
• B. Inventory management
• C. Standardization of financial reporting
• D. Introduction of ethical guidelines
Answer: C
Rationale: The use of coinage led to the need for standardized financial records, which
helped in managing transactions more effectively.
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