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The Chinese had a virtual monopoly on which of the following for many, many years?
  1. Rice
  2. Porcelain
  3. Bamboo
  4. Silk
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Answer - D - For many years, the Chinese enjoyed a virtual monopoly on silk.

Key Takeaway: Silk has always been one of China’s most profitable commodities. The production of silk is highly complicated and for many centuries, the Chinese did not want to share their silk-making secrets with other nations. Because of this, China enjoyed a virtual monopoly on silk for a very long time.
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