Podcast
Questions and Answers
What was Ukiyo a term used for?
What was Ukiyo a term used for?
- Chinese manuscripts
- Monastic libraries
- European tea house gatherings
- Pictures of a floating world (correct)
What did Marco Polo bring back from China to Italy?
What did Marco Polo bring back from China to Italy?
- Italian paintings
- Tea house culture
- Knowledge of woodblock printing (correct)
- Chinese manuscripts
What major development occurred in 1430?
What major development occurred in 1430?
- Chinese paper reached Europe via silk routes
- Johann Gutenberg developed the first known printing press (correct)
- Italian luxury editions were handwritten on vellum
- Marco Polo returned to Italy
What impact did the printing press have on book production?
What impact did the printing press have on book production?
How did printed tracts and newspapers influence society?
How did printed tracts and newspapers influence society?
What was the major producer of printed material during the early periods of printing?
What was the major producer of printed material during the early periods of printing?
In which century did print usage diversify, with merchants using it to collect trade information?
In which century did print usage diversify, with merchants using it to collect trade information?
Which country introduced hand printing through Buddhist missionaries from China?
Which country introduced hand printing through Buddhist missionaries from China?
What city became the hub of new print culture during the historical period discussed in the text?
What city became the hub of new print culture during the historical period discussed in the text?
Which book, dating back to AD 868, is mentioned as one of the oldest books with woodcut illustrations?
Which book, dating back to AD 868, is mentioned as one of the oldest books with woodcut illustrations?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
