The term sericulture refers to which of the following?

A. the attempt to grow plants from distant lands in exotic soils
B. a technique for making pottery developed by the Kushana people
C. the specific culture adopted by Roman merchants
D. the technique of making silk from the cocoons of silk worms


Answer: D

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