Chinese Writing Has Maintained the Civilization's Unity Through the Centuries

question 25

Multiple Choice

Chinese writing has maintained the civilization's unity through the centuries because ______________.

• A) ancient script is recognizably close to the characters used today and can be easily translated
• B) written characters can be understood regardless of variations in spoken dialects
• C) its use in calligraphy is a source of cultural pride
• D) of a cultural emphasis on public literacy

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