2. Under the Chinese kingdom,_
was highly prized,
and the arts,
especially_
and
_
grew and
flourished.

Under the Chinese kingdom, education was highly prized, and the arts, especially music and painting, grew and flourished. The Ancient Chinese were also great scientists

Explanation:

c it says nothing about connecting those 2 seas.

the cost of college has risen faster than inflation for many years.

the high price of student services and administration are two reasons for the rapid increase in cost.