A.
Modern papermaking was first developed in England and then in the United States, which allowed book production.
B.
Papermaking was first developed by the Egyptians and then explored by the Chinese, although, these practices were not shared with others.
C.
Papermaking was developed by many civilizations, such as the Egyptians, the Chinese, and the Mayans, whose practices have been the basis of modern paper production.
D.
Modern papermaking relies on soaking plant fibers in hot water, a practice discovered years ago, and then pounding the cooked fiber as if it were a dough to be written on.
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C. Modern papermaking was developed by many civilizations, such as the Egyptians, the Chinese, and the Mayans, whose practices have been the basis of modern paper production.
This option best explains the historical development of papermaking by acknowledging the contributions of various civilizations to the practices that eventually led to modern techniques.
