Answer:
The invention of paper greatly helped the spread of literature and literacy, making books more convenient to use and cheaper. ... Paper was so highly valued in ancient China that it was used to pay tribute and taxes to the state during the Tang dynasty
Explanation:
The earliest form of Chinese printing relied on blocks cut from wood. These blocks were used to print textiles and reproduce Buddhist texts. Short religious texts printed in this fashion was carried as charms. Eventually, the Chinese also began printing longer scrolls and books.
