5.

In both Mesopotamia and Egypt the banking systems...

A.    were initially limited to transactions involving depositors.
B.    were created to provide income for the king.
C.    required a large staff to administer them.
D.    grew out of the provision of storage facilities for food.

6.

What does the writer suggest about banking?

A.    It can take place without the existence of coins.
B.    It is likely to begin when people are in debt.
C.    It normally requires precious metals.
D.    It was started to provide the state with an income.