Question

Suppose you develop a map similar to the map shown with a legend showing the geographic origins of silk spices cotton and poor clean where would these goods be placed on the map

Answer 1

If you’re developing a map depicting the geographic origins of silk, spices, cotton, and a "poor clean" category (though the meaning of “poor clean” is unclear, I will assume it refers to something like low-quality textiles or materials), you would place these items based on their historical and contemporary production regions:

1. **Silk**:
- Primarily produced in China historically, particularly in the eastern provinces. Other significant producers include India (especially in regions like Assam and Kashmir) and Uzbekistan.

2. **Spices**:
- The origins of spices are quite varied:
- **Black Pepper**: Native to the Malabar coast of India.
- **Cinnamon**: Mainly comes from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and parts of Southeast Asia.
- **Cloves**: Primarily grown in Indonesia, particularly the Spice Islands (Moluccas).
- **Nutmeg**: Also from the Spice Islands, specifically the Banda Islands.

3. **Cotton**:
- Historically, cotton is associated with regions in India (particularly Gujarat and Maharashtra), the Indus Valley (modern-day Pakistan), and parts of the Americas (like the Southern United States).

4. **Poor Clean**:
- Without a clear definition, it is challenging to assign a location accurately. However, if this refers to low-quality textiles or materials, one could imply areas with less technological advancement in textile production, which might include certain regions in South Asia or Africa where low-quality textiles might dominate local markets.

**Mapping**: On your map, you could use different colors or symbols for each good:
- **Silk**: A color representing East Asia (China).
- **Spices**: Various colors or symbols representing the different spice origins in India, Southeast Asia, and the Spice Islands.
- **Cotton**: A color representing India and parts of the Southern U.S.
- **Poor Clean**: Could be a different color representing less industrialized textile-producing regions, possibly in parts of Africa or South Asia.

Make sure your legend clearly represents these goods and their corresponding geographic areas for clarity for anyone interpreting the map.