<span>"C. independence" would be the best answer, although power certainly plays a role as well. </span>
Answer:
A. The written and spoken languages were exactly the same.
Explanation:
The Chinese language is the oldest written language in the world with at least six thousand years of history. Chinese character inscriptions have been found in turtle shells dating back to the Shang dynasty1 (1766-1123 BC) proving the written language has existed for more than 3,000 years.
