3. Literacy rates went up in China during the Ming Dynasty. This led to increased production of fictional novels based on tales from China's history. Which Chinese invention led to both of these devel?

The invention of woodblock printing during the Tang Dynasty, which continued to develop during the Ming Dynasty, significantly contributed to the rise in literacy rates in China. This technology made it easier and more cost-effective to produce books, thereby increasing access to literature and education. As more people became literate, there was a corresponding growth in the production of fictional novels that drew on China's rich historical narratives.