Question

We captured Chinese soldiers and paper makers. We learnt the techniques of paper making from the Chinese prisoners and built the first paper industry in Baghdad.

Who are we?

• A. The Japanese
• B. The Arabs
• C. The Europeans
• D. The Africans

Answer 1

The correct option is B The Arabs

The Chinese army was defeated by the Arabs in a battle. Some Chinese soldiers and paper makers were captured and brought to Samarkand. The Arabs learned the paper making techniques from the Chinese prisoners and built the first paper industry in Baghdad.