The Power of the Printed Word: Chapter 1 Comprehension

What was Johann Gutenberg's original last name?

• Johannson

• Gensfleisch

• Gutenberg

• Gooseflesh

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In which city was Johann Gutenberg born?

• Berlin

• Munich

• Frankfurt

• Mainz

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What was unique about books in the 1400s?

• They were all written in English

• Each book was one of a kind

• They were inexpensive

• They were printed by machines

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Who primarily made books in the Middle Ages?

• Knights

• Farmers

• Monks

• Merchants

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What did Gutenberg invent?

• Woodblock printing

• The first book

• A machine for printing with movable type

• The internet

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What material did Gutenberg use for his movable type?

• Wood

• Gold

• Stone

• Lead

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What was the first large book Gutenberg printed with movable metal type?

• A textbook

• A Bible

• A novel

• A dictionary

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What effect did Gutenberg's printing press have on book prices?

• Prices remained the same

• Prices increased

• Books became priceless

• Prices decreased

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What was a consequence of the printing press on literacy?

• Books were banned

• Literacy rates increased

• Only the wealthy could read

• Literacy rates decreased

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Why were some leaders worried about the printing press?

• It made books too common

• It was too expensive

• It could spread dangerous ideas

• It was difficult to use

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