Question

How did the spread of weaving and trade facilitate the growth of towns?

Answer 1

Instructions: The answer must include at least three points about how the spread of weaving and trade facilities facilitated the growth of towns such as:

1. Major occupations.
2. Indian garments of different colours and qualities.
3. New tools like spinning wheels.
4. Popularity of Indian textiles leads to expansion of towns.

Solution:

1. Weaving and other handicrafts were the major occupations in towns.
2. The Indian weavers produced garments made of silk, cotton, and wool, of different colours and qualities.
3. New tools like spinning wheels and looms were used for weaving. Indigo and colour mixtures were used for dyeing the textile.
4. Indian textile won world acclaim. As trade increased, towns became more important as people flocked to towns to work as artisans or to sell goods in the markets.