alleryWhat did many Romans wrongly believe about where silk came from?
AIt was dug from mines
BIt was sheared from sheep
CIt was obtained from trees
DIt was made from sea shells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It was obtained from trees
1. Romans were crazy about Chinese silk but did not know how it was made.
2. They thought silk was obtained from trees.
3. Mines, sheep and shells were not part of their belief.
_Source: Wikipedia, Silk Road, Roman Empire (30 BCE – 3rd century CE)_
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