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