alleryWhy were early Chinese printed books folded and stitched at the side?
AReaders preferred a single long scroll
BOnly one side of a sheet could be printed
CFolding made the books easier to sell
DSilk thread was cheaper than cloth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Only one side of a sheet could be printed
The thin, porous sheets took ink on only one face, so the pages were folded and stitched.
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