The History of Paper

What was the earliest form of paper made of?

• Papyrus

• Bark

• Linen

• Wood pulp

Where does papyrus reed grow?

• Along the Amazon river

• Along the Nile river

• Along the Mississippi river

• Along the Ganges river

Where did the first form of modern paper come from?

• Japan

• Korea

• Taiwan

• China

What was it made from?

• The leaves of a tree

• The bark of a tree

• The roots of a tree

• The trunk of a tree

What tree was the first Chinese paper believed to have been made from?

• An apple tree

• A blueberry tree

• A grape tree

• A mulberry tree

When did paper first spread to Europe?

• In the 5th century

• In the 6th century

• In the 7th century

• In the 8th century

What form of paper was more popular than paper made from trees in Europe?

• Parchment

• Papyrus

• Wax paper

• Leather

What was the flax plant used to make?

• Linoleum

• Lint

• Clothing

• Linen

What is true about linen paper?

• It is weaker than wood-based paper.

• It does not last very long.

• It is stronger than wood-based paper.

• There are no surviving examples of it.

Where is wood paper made?

• In a printing press

• In a lumber yard

• In a grain mill

• In a paper mill