Johannes Gutenberg
Test Quiz
1. Where was Johannes Gutenberg born?
a. Italy
b. France
c. Russia
d. Austria
e. Germany
2. What invention is most associated with Johannes Gutenberg?
a. Telescope
b. Printing Press
c. Assembly Line
d. Light Bulb
e. Telephone
3. Around how long did it take for a priest to transcribe a Bible by hand?
a. 1 month
b. 3 months
c. 1 year
d. 5 years
e. 25 years
4. What important idea did Johannes Gutenberg implement that enabled the printing press to quickly create new pages?
a. Wooden blocks
b. Laser toner
c. Quick dry ink
d. Movable metal type
e. Smaller pieces of paper
5. True or False: The printing press is considered one of the most important inventions in modern times.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
6. What year did Johannes Gutenberg begin to print using the new printing press?
a. 1450
b. 1500
c. 1590
d. 1610
e. 1745
7. According to the article, what was the likely first item printed on the Gutenberg printing press?
a. The Bible
b. A German novel
c. A Greek fable
d. The book of John
e. A German poem
8. What book is the Gutenberg printing press most known for printing?
a. The Iliad
b. Divine Comedy
c. The Bible
d. Hamlet
e. The Histories
9. Which of the following best describes the impact of the printing press on Europe?
a. More people were able to gain knowledge and become educated
b. The economy suffered as traditional printers were put out of business
c. There was less and less scientific discovery and experiments
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
10. True or False: The Gutenberg printing press was able to print Bibles so quickly and cheaply they were practically free.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
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