Refer to the two passages. Source 1
Which of the following statements identifies how
innovation affected the Chinese economy between 1200
and 1450?
"Previously, during the final years of the Yuan dynasty,
there were many ambitious men competing for power
who did not treasure their sons and daughters but prized
jade and silk, coveted fine horses and beautiful clothes,
relished drunken singing and unrestrained pleasure, and
enjoyed separating people from their parents, wives, and
children. I also lived in that chaotic period. How did I
avoid such snares? I was able to do so because I valued
my reputation and wanted to preserve my life.
For fourteen years, while the empire was still unpacified,
I fought in the cities and fields, competing with numerous
heroes, yet never did I take a woman or girl improperly
for my own pleasure. The only exception occurred after I
conquered the city of Wuchang. I was enraged at Chen
Youliang's invasion. so after I took over the city. I also
O Advanced techniques led to the production of high-
quality Chinese porcelain.
O China became the largest manufacturer of firearms
after the invention of gunpowder.
O The adoption of a paper currency in China
standardized trade across the Mongol Empire.
O The invention of movable type led to a dramatic
increase in the production of books in China.