Quiz on Papyrus and Ancient Writing Materials

What did the Han Dynasty use to replace bamboo and bone?

• Metal

• Wood

• Paper

• Stone

What were the surfaces of parchment described as?

• Smooth

• Rotting

• Shiny

• Hard

What did the 24 histories records mention about paper?

• Its color

• Its texture

• Its invention

• Its price

What was the size of cathedral libraries in Europe compared to non-imperial libraries?

• Larger

• Smaller

• The same size

• Non-existent

What craft was practiced by prisoners in the caliphate?

• Pottery

• Silk weaving

• Metalwork

• Wood carving

How did culture paper impact transaction costs?

• Reduced them

• Increased them

• Eliminated them

• Had no effect

What did paper increase according to the text?

• General knowledge and literacy

• General wealth and power

• General health and fitness

• General happiness and peace

What was mostly used in paper production until the industrialization of the industry?

• Rags

• Wood pulp

• Cotton

• Hemp

How many volumes did the bibliotheca Augusta hold?

• 120,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 80,000

When did handwritten news sheets begin circulating in Europe?

• 16th century

• 15th century

• 17th century

• 18th century