The Richest Kind of __________ Was Made Almost Entirely of Silk

question 44

Multiple Choice

The richest kind of __________ was made almost entirely of silk and gold.

• A) tapestry
• B) manuscript
• C) painting
• D) porcelain

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Definitions:

Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States (1801–1809), principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States.

Reluctant

Feeling or showing hesitation or unwillingness.

Barbary Wars

A series of conflicts between the United States and the Barbary States in North Africa in the early 19th century, aiming to stop pirate attacks on American shipping.

Causes

The reasons or motivations behind certain actions, events, or phenomena, explaining why something happens or the factors leading to a particular outcome.