The Original Motivation Behind the Invention of Printing in China

question 26

Multiple Choice

The original motivation behind the invention of printing in China was probably to

• A) spread the pronouncements of the emperor
• B) enable mass printing of the examination papers for the civil service exam
• C) standardize educational materials across the country
• D) mass produce religious texts and icons

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