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The Printing Press

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the printing press?

a)

A type of electronic device that could be used as a multi purpose tool for a lot of your needs.

b)

A machine that allowed cheaper, easier, and more effective texts to be made.

c)

A type of musical instrument used in certain cultures.

d)

A news company.

2.

Who invented the printing press?

a)

Johannes Gutenberg

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

John Adams

d)

Johnathan Majors

3.

Around when was the printing press made and ready to use?

a)

1970

b)

1030

c)

2020

d)

1450

4.

In what country was the printing press made and used initially?

a)

Sweden

b)

The United States

c)

Germany

d)

France

5.

How did the printing press change history?

a)

It paved the way for more printing presses.

b)

It made more books and other texts.

c)

It allowed for greater knowledge.

d)

All of the above

6.

What was life like before the printing press?

a)

It was luxurious with superb knowledge and good jobs.

b)

Only upper class citizens could have books while middle class couldn't really get any.

c)

There were many good and successful authors.

d)

There were run down streets and polluted neighborhoods.

7.

What if the printing press never existed?

a)

There would be little books and lower knowledge.

b)

There would be a huge amount of high paying jobs.

c)

There would be luxurious places and everyone would be rich.

d)

None of the above

8.

Was the printing press important?

a)

Yes

b)

A little

c)

No

9.

Did the printing press help people with paper jobs?

a)

Yes, it made their lives easier.

b)

Yes, it gave them power over people.

c)

No, it made them lose their jobs.

d)

No, it made their lives harder.

10.

Do you think we would still have a quick and easy way to make paper items if the printing press was not invented?

a)

Yes

b)

No