Which kind of fabric, spun from cocoons, is the product that gave the Silk Road its name?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Silk
- Step 1: Silk was made by raising silkworms. Step 2. It was traded west along the road. Answer: Silk. Why not the others: The other fabrics were made elsewhere.
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