1. SILK
KAYLA
&
STEPHAWN

2. WHAT
Silk is a fabric made by silk worms. Silk was made for rich people to wear poor people weren’t able to wear silk.

3. Silk was discovered by Empress si ling chi in 2700 BC.
when
when
Silk was discovered by
Empress si ling chi in
2700 BC.

4. the silk making process the most valuable trade
IMPORTANCE
The Chinese kept
the silk making process
secret because it was
the most valuable trade
Item.

5. Multiple choice question
Why did the chinese keep the silk and porcelain making processes a secret?
A. Only the Chinese new how to make silk and porcelain, giving them control of the trade.
B. They did not want many people owning or knowing abut silk and porcelain.
C. The emperors wanted only important leaders to have these products.
D. The Chinese processes were better than those of other makers of silk and porcelain.

6. QUESTION
Which of the following was especially valuable to the Chinese for trade?
A. spices
B. tea
C. porcelain
D. silk