Which of the Following Was Not True of Early Chinese

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not true of early Chinese writing?

• A) It was based on pictograms and phonetic symbols.
• B) It was crucial for effective government administration.
• C) Its simplicity meant that literacy was widespread.
• D) It provided the fundamental principles of present-day Chinese writing.
• E) It involved hundreds of signs.

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