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Greek books had a lot of pages. True / false
False
There were libraries in the ancient world. True / False
True
What two problems were there with scrolls?
They were difficult to use and took up a lot of space in a library.
The first books with pages were made of animal skin. True / False
True
Why were books easier to use than scrolls?
They had an index at the back to find information more quickly.
What did people use to make books when they stopped using animal skin?
They used paper.
Paper was invented in Europe. True / false
False
Gutenberg’s printing press made cheaper books. True / False
True
For what reasons was the printing press an important invention?
Thanks to the printing press, books were produced faster and were much cheaper, so more people could afford them.
Why might books disappear in the future?
Because people are buying more e-books and reading them on a screen.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading on a smart phone?
It´s up to you.
