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Why did the Chinese would want to keep the process of making silk and porcelain secret?
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∙ 11y ago
They didn't want people who were trading with them to know how they make money by silk making
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe secret was kept so as to maintain the value of these two products and to obtain other valuable objects in exchange.
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What is porcelain sometimes called today?
Porcelain was known as white gold in Europe because the formula for making it proved so elusive for a very long time. The Chinese closely guarded the secret to porcelain manufacture to protect their porcelain industry. The Germans finally figured out the formula and began manufacturing porcelain at Meissen in the 1700's.
Is fine china only made in china?
It was until the mineral "kaolin" was found in Britain and the secret of Chinese porcelain rediscovered.
Why do you think the Chinese did not want foreigners to know how to make silk and porcelain?
they keep it a secret because they wouldn't get a lot of money
Why did the Chinese people keep silk a secret?
The Chinese didn't keep SILK a secret. They kept the methods of silk-MAKING a secret. The reason the Chinese kept silk-making a secret is because it was very EXTREMELY valuable. It was also a valuable trade good in distant lands.
Did the Chinese keep making silk a secret?
The chines kept silk making a secret by making a lawthat said anyone whe tells the secret of silk making will be exicuted. (exicute means that they will kill them.
Did the Chinese use ceramics to make porcelain?
Porcelain is part of a group of clays called Kaolinite which was first used in high fired Chinese ceramics during the Han dynasty. Porcelain together with a Celedon glaze quickly gained popularity since it had the appearance of jade.
Why did the Chinese keep silk-making methods a secret?
Revealing these secrets was punishable by death.
Why did the Chinese keep silk making method a secret?
Revealing these secrets was punishable by death.
Why did Chinese keep silk making method a secret?
Revealing these secrets was punishable by death.
What is the Chinese symbol for secret?
The Chinese character(s) for secret is 秘密.
What is the duration of Secret of the Chinese Carnation?
The duration of Secret of the Chinese Carnation is 1.58 hours.
When was Secret of the Chinese Carnation created?
Secret of the Chinese Carnation was created on 1964-10-09.
