Question

Which factors caused the diversification of the printing system in China?

Answer 1

Many factors played a huge role in diversifying the print system;

• The civil services examination was taken by the state, and the print was done for the examination. Also, the books for the same were printed and sponsored by the state.
• As the candidates increased so did the volume of print, and it led to a boom in printing.
• The culture of reading spread among merchants, officials and it became an activity which people did in their leisure time.
• The printed material was also imported, and rich women also started to read.