Question

Why was paper the most important innovation of the Han dynasty? Select all that apply. A. because more people could afford books and learned to read B. because it enriched the merchant class C. because new ideas could spread quickly D. because it led to superior battle tactics E. because it preserved the records of the Han dynasty F. because it created the art form of calligraphy

Answer 1

Its A and C, I had it on a quiz and those were the correct answers

Answer 2

Answers:

A. because more people could afford books and learned to read.

C. because new ideas could spread quickly.

E. because it preserved the records of the Han dynasty.

F. because it created the art form of calligraphy.

Although there is some debate regarding the exact date papermaking began in China, the traditional account states that paper was developed during the Han dynasty. Quickly after its introduction, it had many conseuqneces on the population. It made books more widespread, and books became the mark of the educated man. The collections that China possessed surpassed those of Mediterranean empires until the 9th century. Paper was also central to arts such as poetry, painting and calligraphy.