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Set 5: Central Ideas

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

The following text discusses the Silk Trade. Silk was once one of the most valuable commodities in the world. Produced exclusively in China for millennia, the secrets of sericulture (silk farming) were closely guarded. The demand for this luxurious fabric drove the creation of trade networks that spanned continents, connecting the East to the West and facilitating cultural exchange alongside commerce.

Why was silk important in world history according to the text?

A. It was the only fabric available in ancient times
B. It was used to pay soldiers in the Roman Empire
C. Its demand drove the creation of vast trade networks✓ Correct
D. It was easy to produce anywhere in the world

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. The text states that the 'demand for this luxurious fabric drove the creation of trade networks' connecting continents.

Key Evidence:

• "drove the creation of trade networks"

• "connecting the East to the West"

Why others are wrong: A (Inaccurate (one of the most valuable, not only)), B (Not mentioned), D (Opposite (produced exclusively in China)).

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