Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Value of Chinese

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the value of Chinese silk?

A) It was limited by law to use in clothing for elites.
B) It was a luxury commodity because it was too fragile for use by those who undertook physical labor.
C) It was made from the fibers of hemp plants.
D) It was used as payment in China's diplomatic and military activities.