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What was a distinguishing characteristic of the Harappan weight system used in trade?

  1. Weights were based on the size of the King's hand
  2. The system followed a binary and decimal pattern
  3. Each city used a completely different weight system
  4. They used liquid measurements instead of solid weights
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Correct answer: The system followed a binary and decimal pattern

The Indus people used highly accurate, standardized chert weights. Lower weights followed a binary system (1, 2, 4, 8...), while higher weights followed a decimal system, facilitating fair and precise trade transactions.

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