WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -At the same time, artisans in China were producing porcelain-the most coveted and most technically advanced ceramic in the world. Porcelain was made with kaolin clay, a substance unique to China in this period, which was found near Jingdezhen, a great ceramic-producing city.

Detailed explanation-2: -2. What did China trade on the Silk Road? China exported tea, silk, porcelain, ornate bronze mirrors, lacquerware, medicines, and paper. In return, China received many kinds of products ranging from precious metals to horses, weapons, woolen goods, glassware, gold and silver, and precious stones and jewels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Starting in the 8th century, Chinese porcelains were exported along the overland trade routes of the Silk Road to Central Asia and the Mediterranean and by the maritime sea route to Korea and Japan. This sea route is sometimes called the Porcelain Road.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chinese potters had been selling their products to Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia since the 6th century-very similar to the time when Chinese tea were exported overseas.

Detailed explanation-5: -China traded silk, teas, and porcelain, while India traded spices, ivory, textiles, precious stones, and pepper, and the Roman Empire exported gold, silver, fine glassware, wine, carpets, and jewels.