the Chinese introduced it to the Arabs, who passed it on to Europeans.
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The Chinese introduced it to the Arabs, who passed it on to Europeans.
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As new crops were introduced in Europe, food production increased.
Papermaking originated in ancient China around the 2nd century BCE. It then spread to other parts of East Asia, such as Korea and Japan. From there, it eventually reached the Islamic world and became known in regions like Central Asia and the Middle East. Later, in the 12th century, papermaking technology was introduced to Europe through the Islamic world.
No, paper was invented in China. The technique didn't reach Europe till the 13th Century.