Question

What do the inventions of paper, calligraphy, and printing demonstrate about ancient Chinese society?
O The Chinese valued the communication of ideas.
O The Chinese made many contributions to medicine.
The Chinese used trade to learn about other cultures.
O The Chinese made art that conveyed cultural values.

Answer 1

Answer: The Chinese valued the communication of ideas.

Explanation:

Paper was a very important invention in China as it was used to communicate ideas, literature and even maps. Along with printing and calligraphy, paper enabled literacy to spread around the country as scholars were able to properly enunciate ideas in writing for many to understand.

Even religious leaders such as Buddhist monks were able to spread teachings due to the arrival of paper and paper remains a way of communication of ides even now.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is A, "The Chinese valued the communication of ideas."

Explanation:

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