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The Rosetta Stone was inscribed with hieroglyphics in two languages: Greek and Egyptian Demotic.
The Rosetta Stone was inscribed with hieroglyphics in two languages: Greek and Egyptian Demotic.
False (B)
The Greek alphabet system was developed in Egypt around 1,000 B.C.
The Greek alphabet system was developed in Egypt around 1,000 B.C.
False (B)
Phoenicians wrote from left to right, unlike the Greek writing system.
Phoenicians wrote from left to right, unlike the Greek writing system.
False (B)
The color black has been traditionally associated with innocence and happiness.
The color black has been traditionally associated with innocence and happiness.
Paper mills began to be established throughout Europe in the 20th century.
Paper mills began to be established throughout Europe in the 20th century.
The mechanized process of papermaking was developed by the Fourdrinear Brothers in France.
The mechanized process of papermaking was developed by the Fourdrinear Brothers in France.
Wooden blocks used for printing must be carefully crafted by machine.
Wooden blocks used for printing must be carefully crafted by machine.
Johann Gutenberg was a German goldsmith who pioneered mechanized printing.
Johann Gutenberg was a German goldsmith who pioneered mechanized printing.
The Guternberg Bible was published around the year 1400.
The Guternberg Bible was published around the year 1400.
The first book printed in English language was published in England by Nicholas Jensen.
The first book printed in English language was published in England by Nicholas Jensen.
William Caxton published the first dated book printed in England in 1477.
William Caxton published the first dated book printed in England in 1477.
English printers in the 17th-18th century imported type from England due to the absence of type foundries in England.
English printers in the 17th-18th century imported type from England due to the absence of type foundries in England.
Hieroglyphic Communication technology began around 35,000 years ago in the Neolithic Period.
Hieroglyphic Communication technology began around 35,000 years ago in the Neolithic Period.
Cave paintings at Altamira in Spain focused primarily on human figures and geometric shapes.
Cave paintings at Altamira in Spain focused primarily on human figures and geometric shapes.
Hieroglyphic Rock Painting primarily used stick and brush as tools.
Hieroglyphic Rock Painting primarily used stick and brush as tools.
Block printing was a technique introduced during the Hieroglyphic period.
Block printing was a technique introduced during the Hieroglyphic period.
Hieroglyphic symbols were originally based on the Greek word 'hieroglyphika' meaning 'ordinary carved letters'.
Hieroglyphic symbols were originally based on the Greek word 'hieroglyphika' meaning 'ordinary carved letters'.
Natural colorants used in the Palaeolithic Period for art included blood, fat, and artificial dyes.
Natural colorants used in the Palaeolithic Period for art included blood, fat, and artificial dyes.
William Caslon set up the first type foundry in Paris.
William Caslon set up the first type foundry in Paris.
John Baskerville's contributions included the introduction of glossy surfaced paper.
John Baskerville's contributions included the introduction of glossy surfaced paper.
The printed bible in 1763 was considered a poor example of 18th-century printing.
The printed bible in 1763 was considered a poor example of 18th-century printing.
The Kodak Camera was introduced in 1788.
The Kodak Camera was introduced in 1788.
The original Kodak camera came with a 500 exposure roll film.
The original Kodak camera came with a 500 exposure roll film.
