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Silk is one of the most expensive fibres because it takes a great deal of handling and proceeding.
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What is meant by time is gold?
I believe it means that time is precious. Gold was (don't know if it still is) classed as a precious metal so by saying time is gold people are saying that time is precious. Hope this helps :)
How did Aztecs pay for their goods?
They usually paid with cocoa beans because they were so precious. :D
What is used to produce silk?
a silk worm
What goods made Chinese trade markets so valuable to foreign traders?
Silk and Tea.
Was silk traded in Xian?
Yes, city of Xi'an was the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and it was the centre of silk trade.
What was silk traded for?
the Chinese traded silk for gold, silver and precious pebbles.
What did they trade in ancient China?
Precious jewels and silk
What produces something that was spun into a precious fabric in china?
Silk is the precious fabric that is commonly used in China
What was the main item traded on the Silk Road?
Ivory, gold, spices, printed cotton cloth, pearls, precious stone, silk and porcelain
What goods that was carried on the Silk Road by caravans from the east?
silk spices precious metals rare pricey stuff
Were any types of jewels sold on the silk road?
yes, pearls jade and precious stones were sold on the silk road
Why was the silk road so important to the Chinese empire?
The Silk Road supplied many places of trade and commerce. It is what gave them things such as precious stones, a type of metal finish, and ivory, and what gave others things such as jade, silk, and iron. Hope this helps! (:
What were the major goods in the Persian Empire?
The precious and the semi-precious jewels and the gemstones were the major goods often brought to Persia by means of the Silk Route.
What did people in Ancient Assyria trade?
Animals, food, gold, silk and other precious metals
What has the author Kathryn Kent written?
Kathryn Kent has written: 'Silk and Steel' 'Precious Possession'
What did Europeans trade for silk?
Jade and other precious stones, porcelain, tea, and spices.
What items did other countries want from China during the 13th and 14th centuries?
The items China wanted from the European world include: scented woods, horses and precious gems.
