Major Historical Textile Trading Centers

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What was the significance of the Silk Road in textile trading?
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The Silk Road was a crucial trade route connecting Asia with Europe, facilitating the exchange of silk and other textiles.
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Which city was known as the primary hub for Indian textiles in the medieval period?
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Calicut (now Kozhikode) was renowned for its trade in Indian textiles during the medieval period.
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How did Florence contribute to textile trading during the Renaissance?
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Florence was a major center for wool and silk textile production and trading during the Renaissance.
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What textiles did Venice famously trade during the Middle Ages?
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Venice traded primarily in luxurious silk and velvet textiles during the Middle Ages.
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Where was a major textile trading hub in the ancient Islamic world?
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Baghdad was a significant textile trading center in the ancient Islamic world, especially noted for silk and wool.
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What was the role of London in the textile trade in the 17th century?
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London became known as a center for trade in wool and cotton textiles in the 17th century.
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Which German city became famous for its linen production in the Middle Ages?
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Cologne was known for its production and trade of high-quality linen in the Middle Ages.
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What fueled the rapid growth of textile trade in Manchester during the Industrial Revolution?
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The advent of mechanized production, particularly in cotton, fueled Manchester's growth during the Industrial Revolution.
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How did Lyon contribute to the textile industry in the 18th century?
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Lyon, France became a major producer and exporter of silk textiles in the 18th century.
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Which Asian city was involved in silk trading during the Han Dynasty?
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Chang'an (now Xi'an) was a major center for silk trade during the Han Dynasty.
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What was the impact of Flanders in the European textile trade?
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Flanders was crucial for woolen cloth production and became a major trade center in medieval Europe.
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Which city was central to the global textile trade in the Ottoman Empire?
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Istanbul was a key hub for textile trade within the Ottoman Empire.
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What was the contribution of the city of Surat in global textile trade?
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Surat became a vital exporter of cotton textiles to Europe in the 17th century.
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How did the city of Alexandria influence textile trading?
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Alexandria served as an essential port for the distribution of silk and linen in the ancient world.
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What was Antwerp’s role in the cloth trade of the 16th century?
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Antwerp was a pivotal market for trading English woolen cloth across Europe in the 16th century.
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