Which of the following statements describes the silk industry in ancient China?(1 point)

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Workers who wove silk fabric came from the Shang class.
Workers who wove silk fabric came from the Shang class.

Production and trade of silk was restricted beyond China’s borders.
Production and trade of silk was restricted beyond China’s borders.

Sericulture and weaving were male-dominated industries.
Sericulture and weaving were male-dominated industries.

Silk was China’s most profitable export to Western societies.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the silk industry in ancient China is:

Silk was China’s most profitable export to Western societies.

Silk became a highly coveted item in trade with various regions, especially along the Silk Road, making it one of China's most significant exports.