Inventions that changed the world

When personal computers first appeared, what was the vision of the "paperless office"?

• All paper would become digital.

• Paper use would increase.

• Paper would be phased out completely.

• Desktop printers would replace paper.

What impact did the introduction of personal computers have on paper usage?

• It reduced paper consumption significantly.

• It had no effect on paper usage.

• It led to a greater demand for paper.

• It made paper obsolete.

In ancient China, why were printed books expensive to produce?

• High demand for books

• Difficulty in carving wooden boards

• Lack of skilled printers

• Limited access to paper

How was the printing process done in ancient China using wooden boards?

• By carving words on paper

• By carving words on stone tablets

• By carving words on wooden boards

• By handwriting each book

Why was the traditional printing method considered slow?

• It was difficult to find wood.

• Each page had to be individually carved.

• Printing required many skilled workers.

• The ink used was slow to dry.

Who is credited with introducing the innovative idea of reusable type in printing?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Bi Sheng

• Johann Fust

• William Caxton

What material did Johannes Gutenberg use to make his reusable type?

• Metal

• Wood

• Stone

• Animal skin

What significant development in papermaking contributed to Gutenberg's printing press?

• Invention of the printing press

• Introduction of color ink

• Creation of high-quality paper from old cloth

• Use of animal skin for books

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact the production of Bibles?

• Bibles became rare and valuable.

• Bibles were printed quickly and cheaply.

• Only handwritten Bibles were produced.

• Bibles were printed on animal skin.

What happened to Johannes Gutenberg's press and materials due to financial difficulties?

• He sold them to other printers.

• He gave them to his family.

• He donated them to a library.

• He had to give them to Johann Fust.