literacy increased in china during the middle ages, and scholarship was practiced by a wide range of citizens. which development made it possible for many people to own and read books on a variety of topics?

organized, centralized government

the silk road

strong military

wood block printing and movable type

The correct answer is D) wood block printing and movable type

Explanation:

Before the invention of wood block printing, books were written by hand. Each expert wrote the pages manually and it could take days and weeks to complete one book.

Hence, books were expensive and only affordable for a few. However, with movable type, it was possible to print new books quickly. The prices decreased and there was a boom in scholarship and education.

b) they want the land taken away from the wealthy landowners and given to peasants.