10 Questions
What was the earliest kind of print technology developed in China, Japan, and Korea?
Hand printing using woodblocks
How were books printed in China from AD 594 onwards?
By rubbing paper against the inked surface of woodblocks
Why were traditional Chinese 'accordion books' folded and stitched at the side?
Because both sides of the thin, porous sheet could not be printed
What increased the volume of print in China from the sixteenth century?
The increase in the number of examination candidates
Who was the major producer of printed material in China for a very long time?
The imperial state
Why were traditional Chinese 'accordion books' folded and stitched at the side?
To fit more content on the thin, porous sheet
What was the material used for printing books in China from AD 594 onwards?
Paper
What was the major reason for the increase in the volume of print in China from the sixteenth century?
Expansion of the imperial state's bureaucracy
Who were the superbly skilled craftsmen in China able to duplicate the beauty of calligraphy?
Artisans from the imperial court
Which region was the major producer of printed material for a very long time in China?
The imperial state
Test your knowledge of the history of print technology with this quiz. Learn about the earliest forms of printing developed in China, Japan, and Korea, including the use of woodblocks and hand printing. Explore the innovative methods used to create books and discover the origins of traditional Chinese accordion books.
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