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What was the significance of silk during the Han period?

  1. Silk was an important and valuable trade item.

  2. Silk held little significance during the Han period.

  3. Silk made the Chinese not want to trade with other lands.

  4. Silk was only sold locally to avoid outside invaders.
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Explanation

Silk was a highly prized luxury good produced in China and was the primary commodity traded along the Silk Road, connecting China to the West.

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