The first news paper in the world was started by____________?
Correct answer: C. China
- A. Usa
- B. Japan
- C. China
- D. Uk
Explanation
China is credited with the earliest newspaper-like publication through its imperial court news sheets, known as dibao. The exact answer can vary if “newspaper” is restricted to the modern European printed newspaper tradition.
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