Question

The development of technology in China, such as printing, was most directly linked to which of the following?

A) the growth of cities and urbanization
B) a rapidly developing market economy
C) the demographic recoveries from epidemic diseases
D) the improvements in agricultural productivity

Answer 1

I believe the answer is B. a rapidly developing market economy 
Due to the development of printing technology, chinese society started to use paper money as their medium of exchange.
This led to the establishment of banks and various investing activities which eventually created a market economy.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) a rapidly developing market economy  

Explanation:

Because of the advancement of printing technology, Chinese society began to utilize paper cash as their mechanism of trade.  

This prompted the establishment of banks and different investing activities which in the long run made a market economy.