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“Famous Fabric Stores”: Song Chinese Silk

Discussion of teaching silk production in Song China

Bram Hubbell
Bram Hubbell
— 3 min read
“Famous Fabric Stores”: Song Chinese Silk
From page 39 of the AP World History Course and Exam Description
From page 39 of the AP World History Course and Exam Description

Some topics can be easier to teach than others. Because of the high quality of Chinese silk, it was in demand throughout Afroeurasia by 1200 C.E. We also have many sources that can help students understand the popularity of Chinese silk.

The Sources

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