I hope never, or at least not in my lifetime
Their customs were outdated, the advancements of weaponry and technology by the europeans and americans frightened the japanese of invasion, hence opening its trade ports to adopt these new innovations by the Europeans and the Americans.
Answer: A. Bamboo, shells, bones, and wood
Explanation: Before its invention, bones, tortoise shells, and bamboo slips were all used as writing surfaces, but as Chinese Hemp fiber and silk were used to make paper but the quality was far from satisfactory. Books at that time were made of wood or bamboo slips so they were heavy and occupied a lot of space.
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