Question

Why did the Chinese silk trade die during the Ming Dynasty?

The Europeans learned the process and could make their own silk.

The Chinese used water routes, and silk could not travel over water.

The European desire for silk diminished and the demand was reduced.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

The Silk Road got its name because most of the silk trade came from Asia. At first, the Chinese kept how to make silk a secret. But during the sixth century, Persian monks smuggled cocoons of the silk moth out of China. This created a silk industry in Constantinople. In the 13th century, Europeans brought silk weavers into Italy. From there, the making of silk spread.

Answer 2

The Chinese used water routes and silk could not travel over water.

The Mongols were devastating Chinese territory at this time and the trade routes to sea were dangerous. There was still a high demand for silk, but overland took longer