The story of silk

According to Chinese legend, who was the first person to invent silk?

• Emperor Huang Ti

• Lady Hsi Ling Shi

• A silkworm farmer

• A merchant

How did Empress Hsi Ling Shi discover silk?

• She found it growing on a special tree.

• A silkworm cocoon fell into her tea.

• Her husband, the Emperor, showed it to her.

• She observed silkworms spinning threads in a field.

What do silkworm larvae primarily eat to grow and produce silk?

• Bamboo leaves

• Mulberry leaves

• Rice grains

• Tea leaves

What is a unique characteristic of silk rope compared to a metal wire of equal thickness?

• It is lighter.

• It is more flexible.

• It is stronger.

• It is more colorful.