Chapter 10 - Article #1 Flashcards
How far back can the origins of the textile industry be traced?
A) 10,000–5,000 years ago
B) 500,000–100,000 years ago
C) The early Bronze Age
D) The 18th century during the Industrial Revolution
B) 500,000–100,000 years ago
What were some of the earliest regions known for textile trade?
A) Europe and Africa
B) North and South America
C) Ancient China, Turkey, and India
D) Japan and Korea
C) Ancient China, Turkey, and India
Which famous trade route was central to the development of the early textile trade?
A) The Roman Road
B) The Spice Route
C) The Silk Road
D) The Maritime Silk Road
C) The Silk Road
What were the primary materials used by Pharaohs in Egypt for clothing?
A) Silk and velvet
B) Linen and animal skins
C) Wool and cotton
D) Flax and gold-threaded fabric
B) Linen and animal skins
What luxurious fabric was associated with the Byzantine Empire?
A) Golden wool
B) Purple silk
C) Velvet brocade
D) Satin with silver embroidery
B) Purple silk
How have consumer tastes influenced the textile industry historically?
A) They determined the materials used but not the style of garments.
B) They had minimal impact due to lack of access to luxury fabrics.
C) They shaped trends and increased demand for fashionable products.
D) They only affected regional textile trade, not global markets.
C) They shaped trends and increased demand for fashionable products.
What are two primary demand drivers in the textile industry?
A) Consumer tastes and product costs
B) Government regulations and raw material availability
C) Advertising campaigns and production techniques
D) Climate conditions and trade barriers
A) Consumer tastes and product costs
What is a key factor for a company’s success in the textile industry?
A) Diversifying product lines into unrelated industries
B) Securing contracts with clothing marketers
C) Avoiding competition from global corporations
D) Limiting production to reduce overhead costs
B) Securing contracts with clothing marketers
