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The Economics of Silk in Pre-Colonial Asia
  • 1. What was the primary use of silk in pre-colonial Asia?
A) Food source
B) Currency
C) Construction material
D) Textiles and clothing
  • 2. Which dynasty is most known for advancing silk production techniques?
A) Tang Dynasty
B) Han Dynasty
C) Song Dynasty
D) Ming Dynasty
  • 3. What was a major trade route for silk in Asia?
A) Tea Route
B) Amber Route
C) Silk Road
D) Spice Route
  • 4. Which country was a significant producer of silk in ancient times?
A) India
B) China
C) Japan
D) Korea
  • 5. What was a key factor in the economic importance of silk?
A) Low production cost
B) High value and demand
C) Durability in wet conditions
D) Simplicity of production
  • 6. Which ancient civilization first developed sericulture?
A) Chinese civilization
B) Egyptian Civilization
C) Indus Valley Civilization
D) Mesopotamian Civilization
  • 7. Silk was often used as a symbol of what in Asian cultures?
A) War and conquest
B) Harmonious living
C) Status and wealth
D) Peace and solitude
  • 8. What role did women play in silk production?
A) Managers of trade routes
B) Typically excluded from the process
C) Primary labor force in sericulture
D) Only investors in silk trade
  • 9. What was the significance of silk garments in pre-colonial Asian societies?
A) Everyday clothing only
B) Utility rather than symbolism
C) Cultural identity and religious practices
D) Military use only
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