Multiple choice general knowledge history

The first “Buttons” were made of..?

  1. Wood

  2. Seashell

  3. Ivory

  4. Stone
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The earliest known buttons, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2800 BCE), were made from seashells. These were decorative ornaments rather than functional fasteners, which came later.

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