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How did the invention of movable type help spread learning to more people? (4 points)

a. It helped printers learn how to use block printing.This answer is incorrect.
b. It resulted in the publishing of more books.
c. It forced the Tang to open up more government schools.
d. It allowed scholar-officials to get teaching jobs.

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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

The Song invented movable type. Before then all the type (Chinese characters) had to be carved into a block of wood. Once the printing was done, the wood block was no longer useful.

A Song alchemist came up with a way to make individual characters from clay.

It resulted in the publishing of more books

It made knowledge more available to people

The Song were the first to issue paper money, instead of using heavy gold or silver coins.

The Song contributed the Merit system which was influenced by was influenced by Confucian ideas.

The Song made advances in transportation by inventing the magnetic compass.

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I think it is B but I’m not completely sure
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