HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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Cotton
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Wool
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Silk
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Linen
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The process of silk production is known as sericulture. It was discovered by the Chinese 5, 000 years ago. According to legend, the princess Xi Lingshi discovered that a cocoon could be unravelled to produce a thread when one dropped into her tea while sat under a mulberry tree.
Detailed explanation-3: -Its production technique was a fiercely guarded secret within China for some 3, 000 years, with imperial decrees sentencing to death anyone who revealed to a foreigner the process of its production.
Detailed explanation-4: -Within the context of the Silk Roads, China has often been regarded as a country of export. However, throughout the history of these routes a number of goods have been introduced to China via the Silk Roads. These have included types of fruit, crops, herbs and spices as well as various medicines.