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What material did Europeans use for writing before paper became popular in the 16th century?
Parchment (made from animal skins)
Metal plates
Plastic sheets
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What was the earliest form of a book?
Manuscript
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Why were the first book spines made flat instead of rounded?
It made it easier to read the book while it was lying on a flat surface
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Which groups of people lost their control over making books because of the printing press?
Monks and rulers
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How were the first individual letters (type) created for printing?
They were molded from plastic
They were hand-carved onto lead forms
They were grown from wood
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What type of ink was needed for the metal press?
Water-based
Oil-based
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Where was paper originally invented more than 2,000 years ago?
China
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Who invented the printing press in the 15th century?
Johannes Gutenberg
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Who created the Roman typefaces that led to the creation of the font Times New Roman?
Johannes Gutenberg
Nicolas Jenson
Julie Dreyfuss
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Which of these was a component of the early printing press ink?
Walnut oil
Olive oil
Lemon juice
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What Egyptian material was the predecessor to paper?
Papyrus
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What was the main problem with flat book spines?
They broke easily when the book was used a lot
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