Silk Production and History Quiz

Who is credited with the discovery of silk according to legend?

• Li Zu

• The Yellow Emperor

• A Buddhist monk

• A Chinese merchant

What is the first step in the silk production process?

• Laying eggs

• Spinning cocoons

• Feeding silkworms mulberry leaves

• Unwinding cocoons

In ancient China, who was initially allowed to wear silk?

• Royal family members

• Foreign traders

• Merchants

• Peasants

How did the secret of silk production eventually spread to other countries?

• By monks smuggling silkworm eggs

• Through trade agreements

• By Chinese merchants selling the secret

• Through diplomatic exchanges

What was the Silk Road primarily known for?

• A path for military conquests

• A route for trading spices

• A trade route for silk

• A road for religious pilgrimages