(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of History

During Antiquity and the Middle Ages, East Asia witnessed the flourishing of several remarkable civilizations, notably China and Japan. These civilizations, each in its own way, developed complex political, social, and cultural structures that influenced not only their regions of origin but also the world in a global sense. Consider the following excerpt from an academic article: 'The invention of paper and woodblock printing in China, along with its subsequent diffusion to other parts of the world, had a revolutionary impact on the sharing and preservation of knowledge, contributing to the advancement of sciences, arts, and the establishment of a new intellectual order.' (Anonymous Author, 'Asian Contributions to Human Development', 2010). Based on this context and the presented excerpt, 1) briefly describe how the invention and dissemination of paper and woodblock printing influenced cultural, scientific, and educational practices not only in China but in other regions of the world. 2) Analyze how the social organization and technological innovations of these civilizations reflected their respective worldviews and value systems.