History of Graphic Design

What was a remarkable new process that helped spread Humanism and other ideas of the Renaissance?

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The assembly line

• The telegraph

Who was the first European to use moveable type to print books?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• William Caxton

• Aldus Manutius

• Laurens Janszoon Coster

What did Johannes Gutenberg choose as the subject of his first printing?

The impact of Gutenberg's invention was (a)  

• Increased literacy and spread of knowledge
• Decline in book production
• Invention of the steam engine
• Discovery of electricity

Which of the following statements is true about the Chinese contribution to printing?

• They invented the printing press.

• They learned how to carve writing or pictures into wooden blocks.

• They were the first to use moveable type in Europe.

• They opposed the use of the printing press.

The group that first pioneered the process of wood block printing on earth is:

• The Egyptians

• The Chinese

• The Greeks

• The Romans

What European is credited with inventing printing with moveable type in Europe?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

Gutenberg chose the Bible as the first book he printed because:

• it was a religious text with high demand.

• it was the only book available at the time.

• he wanted to promote Christianity.

• it was the easiest book to print.

Why were some people opposed to the use of printing and moveable type? Name TWO reasons.

• They feared it would lead to the spread of false information and undermine traditional authority.

• They believed it would make books too expensive and inaccessible to the common people.

• They thought it would lead to the loss of jobs for scribes and artisans.

• They were concerned it would cause a decline in the quality of written works.

Why was moveable type so influential for Europe?

• It allowed for faster and cheaper book production, spreading knowledge widely.

• It was a decorative art form that beautified manuscripts.

• It was a method of transportation that improved trade routes.

• It was a political tool used to unify European countries.