PICTURE

 It was a cloth that the Chinese wore to show their importance or how rich they were.  It was a discovery in China that silk worms could make it.

 Discovered in 2640 BC  Empress Xi Ling Shi was the first to use it.

 It was the most important trade item for China.  (Think about Christopher Coloumbus!)  Silk is significant today because many people use it to make many things like a dress, skirt, and many more items.

 Which of the following was especially valuable to the Chinese for trade? A. Spices B. Tea C. Porcelain D. Silk