Why was paper the most important innovation of the Han dynasty? (1 point)

Responses

because more people could afford books and learned to read
because more people could afford books and learned to read

because it enriched the merchant class
because it enriched the merchant class

because it created the art form of calligraphy
because it created the art form of calligraphy

because it led to superior battle tactics

1 answer

The correct response is: because more people could afford books and learned to read.

The invention of paper during the Han dynasty made writing materials more accessible, which in turn facilitated the spread of literacy and knowledge among a larger segment of the population. This had a significant impact on education, administration, and culture.