HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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silk
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silt
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loess
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dike
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chinese silk was known as ‘Chinanshuka’, and was in great demand in India.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Silk Road got its name from silk – valuable cloth originally made only in China. Han Dynasty farmers developed new methods for raising silkworms and workers could dye the silk and weave it into clothing.
Detailed explanation-3: -It was only in the 13th century-the time of the Second Crusades-that Italy began silk production with the introduction of 2000 skilled silk weavers from Constantinople. Eventually silk production became widespread in Europe.
Detailed explanation-4: -Silk was a status symbol in ancient China. Silk was used to weave ceremonial garments and gifts to foreign dignitaries. Silk was so valued in ancient China that anyone found smuggling silkworm eggs, cocoons, or mulberry seeds was put to death.