10 Questions
Who developed a system of individual character types made from a mixture of baked clay and glue?
Pi Sheng
In which country was the 'Jikji' collection of Zen Buddhist teachings first published using metal movable type?
Korea
Who introduced printing to the West with the Gutenberg Bible?
Johannes Gutenberg
When did Chinese artisans produce full-length books using wooden block printing?
8th century A.D.
Did Johannes Gutenberg make any money off the Bibles he produced?
No, he didn't make any money
- When were Chinese artisans pressing ink onto paper using wooden block printing?
Chinese artisans were pressing ink onto paper as early as the second century A.D.
- Who developed a system of individual character types made from a mixture of baked clay and glue?
A Chinese alchemist named Pi Sheng developed a system of individual character types made from a mixture of baked clay and glue around the mid-11th century.
- When was the 'Jikji' collection of Zen Buddhist teachings first published using metal movable type?
The 'Jikji' collection of Zen Buddhist teachings was first published in 1377.
- Who has been called the most influential figure of the last millennium?
Johannes Gutenberg has been called the most influential figure of the last millennium.
- Did Johannes Gutenberg make any money off the Bibles?
Johannes Gutenberg didn’t make any money off the Bibles.
Test your knowledge of the history of printing with this quiz! Explore the origins of printing in different parts of the world and learn about the innovations that paved the way for the Gutenberg Bible. From Chinese wooden block printing to the emergence of movable type, this quiz will take you on a journey through the fascinating history of printing.
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