Question

Silk was highly valued in Rome.

Choose the option which explains the above statement most appropriately.

• A. Secret intricate manufacturing technique which yielded a fine fabric of silk
• B. Transportation of silk along long trading routes
• C. The taxes and tributes to be paid on the silk route
• D. Unsafe silk route due to its dangerous terrain

Answer 1

The correct option is A Secret intricate manufacturing technique which yielded a fine fabric of silk

The lack of knowledge among the Romans about silk manufacturing technique is the most important reason for its high value as it led to import of silk from China. This led to silk trading along the long silk route. Silk route was dangerous due to its terrain as it had mountains and deserts on the way. The traders paid taxes and tributes to rulers controlling the route for safe passage and protection from pirates.