The oldest known archaeological fragments of the immediate precursor to modern paper, date to the 2nd century BC in China. The pulp papermaking process is ascribed to Cai Lun, a 2nd-century AD Han court eunuch. With paper as an effective substitute for silk in many applications, China could export silk in greater quantity, contributing to a Golden Age. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who is credited with the papermaking process? ANS1 Cai Lun QSN2 What material did paper replace upon its invention? ANS2 silk QSN3 Which Age did the invention of the papermaking process contribute towards? ANS3 Golden Age QSN4 What century is the first papermaking process attributed to? ANS4 2nd