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Silk Route and Spread of Chinese Technology Quiz

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What technology did Marco Polo bring back with him from China?

Woodblock printing (correct)

Silk weaving

Spice trade

Vellum production

What did the aristocratic circles and rich monastic libraries think of printed books?

They used them extensively

They valued them highly

They saw them as convenient

They considered them cheap vulgarities (correct)

What was the impact of the demand for books on the role of scribes?

Scribes lost their jobs due to the popularity of printed books

Scribes were no longer solely employed by wealthy or influential patrons (correct)

Scribes started working for multiple booksellers

Scribes were increasingly employed by wealthy patrons

Why did merchants and students in university towns prefer printed copies of books?

They were less expensive than handwritten manuscripts Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the spread of woodblock printing technology in Europe?

The demand for cheaper books Signup and view all the answers

How did the production of handwritten manuscripts change due to the increased demand for books?

Scribes were employed by booksellers as well Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for book fairs being held at different places all over Europe?

To meet the expanded demand for books Signup and view all the answers

What was the common viewpoint of merchants and students towards printed books?

They preferred them due to lower cost Signup and view all the answers

Why did rich monastic libraries scoff at printed books?

They were considered cheap vulgarities Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Marco Polo's return from China on book production in Europe?

The start of producing books with woodblocks Signup and view all the answers