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What goods from China flowed into Europe through the silk route?
What goods from China flowed into Europe through the silk route?
- Paper and woodblock prints
- Only paper and spices
- Silk, spices, and paper (correct)
- Only silk and spices
What made the production of manuscripts possible in Europe?
What made the production of manuscripts possible in Europe?
- The introduction of vellum
- Woodblock printing technology
- The invention of paper (correct)
- The establishment of monastic libraries
Who brought the knowledge of woodblock printing to Europe?
Who brought the knowledge of woodblock printing to Europe?
- Marco Polo, a great explorer (correct)
- A scribe from a monastic library
- A group of Chinese merchants
- A student from a university town
What was the primary material used for luxury editions of books in Europe?
What was the primary material used for luxury editions of books in Europe?
Who were the primary buyers of cheaper printed copies of books in Europe?
Who were the primary buyers of cheaper printed copies of books in Europe?
What led to the organisation of handwritten manuscript production in new ways?
What led to the organisation of handwritten manuscript production in new ways?
What was a major limitation of handwritten manuscripts?
What was a major limitation of handwritten manuscripts?
What was being printed using woodblocks in Europe by the early fifteenth century?
What was being printed using woodblocks in Europe by the early fifteenth century?
Why did the production of handwritten manuscripts become insufficient?
Why did the production of handwritten manuscripts become insufficient?
What innovation was necessary to meet the growing demand for books?
What innovation was necessary to meet the growing demand for books?
Where did Johann Gutenberg develop the first-known printing press?
Where did Johann Gutenberg develop the first-known printing press?
Flashcards
Goods from China via Silk Route?
Goods from China via Silk Route?
Silk, spices, and paper were in high demand.
What enabled manuscript production?
What enabled manuscript production?
Paper allowed for easier and cheaper writing.
Who brought woodblock printing?
Who brought woodblock printing?
Marco Polo shared technologies upon returning from his travels.
Material for luxury book editions?
Material for luxury book editions?
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Who bought cheaper printed books?
Who bought cheaper printed books?
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Why organize manuscript production?
Why organize manuscript production?
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Major limitation of manuscripts?
Major limitation of manuscripts?
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What was printed with woodblocks?
What was printed with woodblocks?
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Why were manuscripts insufficient?
Why were manuscripts insufficient?
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Innovation to meet book demand?
Innovation to meet book demand?
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Where did Gutenberg invent his press?
Where did Gutenberg invent his press?
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