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The first printed books were produced in which country, around 594 CE?
AChina, using woodblock printing on rice paper rolls
BJapan, using stone printing on lacquered wood
CGermany, using metal movable type on parchment
DIndia, using stamp printing on palm-leaf strips
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. China, using woodblock printing on rice paper rolls
The earliest printed books were produced in China around 594 CE using woodblock printing on rice paper rolls. Books were mass-produced primarily for the imperial civil-service examinations and Buddhist texts.
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