Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of Han

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of Han Chinese farming?

• A)An improved harness made it easier to use horses in the field.
• B)The Chinese developed a systematic way to use animal manure for fertilizer.
• C)Farming was confined to land already in cultivation, as the newly conquered lands to the north and west were not suitable for agriculture.
• D)As iron became more available, farmers were able to increase their use of the plow.
• E)For its time, Han agriculture was the most advanced in the world.

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