Quiz on the History of Writing and Printing

When was paper invented in China?

• 200 AD

• 105 AD

• 500 AD

• 100 AD

What was used to write the earliest texts in China?

• Bamboo

• Silk

• Wood

• Paper

Which famous text is mentioned as still being read today?

• The Odyssey

• The Iliad

• The Art of War

• The Bible

How were the first books printed in China?

• Using movable type

• On silk

• From engraved wooden blocks

• By hand copying

What direction were traditional Chinese texts written?

• Right to left

• Bottom to top

• Top to bottom

• Left to right

What is a liānhuanhua?

• A type of book

• A historical text

• A writing tool

• A comic strip

What material replaced bamboo for writing in ancient China?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Paper

• Stone

What is the significance of the library Zhōngshūgé?

• It specializes in ancient texts

• It is the oldest library

• It has a futuristic design

• It is the largest library in China

What century did movable type printing appear in China?

• 10th century

• 11th century

• 12th century

• 13th century

What were the first Chinese texts made from?

• Bamboo strips

• Paper

• Stone tablets

• Animal skins