Johannes Gutenberg Quiz

Where was Johannes Gutenberg born?

• Italy

• France

• Russia

• Austria

• Germany

What invention is most associated with Johannes Gutenberg?

• Telescope

• Printing Press

• Assembly Line

• Light Bulb

• Telephone

Around how long did it take for a priest to transcribe a Bible by hand?

• 1 month

• 3 months

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 25 years

What important idea did Johannes Gutenberg implement that enabled the printing press to quickly create new pages?

• Wooden blocks

• Laser toner

• Quick dry ink

• Movable metal type

• Smaller pieces of paper

True or False: The printing press is considered one of the most important inventions in modern times.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What year did Johannes Gutenberg begin to print using the new printing press?

• 1450

• 1500

• 1590

• 1610

• 1745

According to the article, what was the likely first item printed on the Gutenberg printing press?

• The Bible

• A German novel

• A Greek fable

• The book of John

• A German poem

What book is the Gutenberg printing press most known for printing?

• The Iliad

• Divine Comedy

• The Bible

• Hamlet

• The Histories

Which of the following best describes the impact of the printing press on Europe?

• More people were able to gain knowledge and become educated

• The economy suffered as traditional printers were put out of business

• There was less and less scientific discovery and experiments

• All of the above

• None of the above

True or False: The Gutenberg printing press was able to print Bibles so quickly and cheaply they were practically free.

• TRUE

• FALSE