Which of the following statements about language in east asia is false? a. written language is based on classical korean script. b. calligraphy is an important art form, and it takes many years to learn how to create chinese characters. c. the exact same written characters are used in all chinese dialects and in japanese. d. across cultures in east asia, many people cannot communicate by speaking, but can read the same writing.

ANSWER: A. Written language is based on classical Korean script.

EXPLANATION: The language of East Asia is consisting of several distinct language families though there are common features while interacting. In 1st millennium AD, Chinese culture came into force and was adopted by East Asia. It was also adopted by Vietnam, Korea and Japanese. Nowadays, the chinese culture in Vietnam and Korea, it is restricted to university study, linguistic or historical study.

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