Quiz on the Evolution of Typography

Who invented the printing press with replaceable letters?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Aldus Manutius

• Nicolas Jenson

• William Caslon

What was the first italic typeface created by Aldus Manutius and Francesco Griffo?

• Italic

• Old Style

• Roman

• Antique

Which typeface is known for its extreme contrast between strokes and was created in the 1780s?

• Helvetica

• Didot

• Goudy Old Style

• Baskerville

What was the first digital typeface designed in 1968?

• Optima

• Futura

• Helvetica

• Digi Grotesk

Which font did Microsoft replace Calibri with in 2023?

• Aptos

• Comic Sans

• Times New Roman

• Arial

What is the main difference between serif and sans serif fonts?

• Sans serif fonts are used for printed books

• Serif fonts are associated with tradition

• Sans serif fonts have decorative elements

• Serif fonts are more modern

Who was the first full-time type designer mentioned in the text?

• Frederic Goudy

• Max Miedinger

• Vincent Figgins

• Edward Johnston

What year was the Web Open Font Format (WOFF) developed?

• 1997

• 2009

• 2011

• 2016