Cotton emerged as a major industry in China because it
a. was cheaper than silk.
b. could be purchased by most people.
c. was more comfortable than traditional fiber clothing.
d. was long-lasting.
e. All of these
Question 2
Besides the increase in agricultural production, what other sector helped to stimulate economic growth in Japan?
a. Increased trade with the Americas
b. A new tax system based on surveys of land and population
c. A shift away from mining to fishing and lumber
d. A tax system based exclusively on agricultural output
e. Growth of the military