SST Project: The Printing Press

Who invented the printing press?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• William Caxton

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Martin Luther

What was the first major work printed using movable type?

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Gutenberg Bible

• The Magna Carta

• The Odyssey

Which of the following was NOT a material used for books before paper?

• Parchment

• Vellum

• Papyrus

• Cellulose

What did the introduction of the printing press lead to in society?

• Decrease in literacy rates

• Increase in book prices

• Spread of new ideas and knowledge

Which city did Johannes Gutenberg develop the first printing press in?

• Rome

• Paris

• Venice

• Mainz

In which decade did Gutenberg complete the Gutenberg Bible, the first major book printed using the printing press?

• 1420s

• 1450s

• 1430s

• 1440s

What did professional scribes often use to copy texts by hand in monasteries?

• Mechanical pens

• Quills or reed pens

• Paintbrushes

• Typewriters

What type of ink was commonly used in early printing presses?

• Water-based ink

• Vegetable dye

• Charcoal ink

• Oil-based ink