Quiz  /  Johannes Gutenberg MCQ Quiz Questions with Answers

  • 1. 
    Where was Johannes Gutenberg born?

  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • France

  • 2. 
    What invention is most associated with Johannes Gutenberg?

  • Light Bulb
  • Assembly Line
  • Telescope
  • Printing Press

  • 3. 
    Around how long did it take for a priest to transcribe a Bible by hand?

  • 1 month
  • 3 months
  • 1 year
  • 5 years

  • 4. 
    What important idea did Johannes Gutenberg implement that enabled the printing press to quickly create new pages?

  • Quick dry ink
  • Movable metal type
  • Wooden blocks
  • Laser toner

  • 5. 
    True or False: The printing press is considered one of the most important inventions in modern times.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE

  • 6. 
    What year did Johannes Gutenberg begin to print using the new printing press?

  • 1610
  • 1590
  • 1500
  • 1450

  • 7. 
    According to the article, what was the likely first item printed on the Gutenberg printing press?

  • A German poem
  • The Bible
  • A German novel
  • A Greek fable

  • 8. 
    What book is the Gutenberg printing press most known for printing?

  • The Bible
  • The Iliad
  • Divine Comedy
  • Hamlet

  • 9. 
    Which of the following best describes the impact of the printing press on Europe?

  • More people were able to gain knowledge and become educated
  • The economy suffered as traditional printers were put out of business
  • There was less and less scientific discovery and experiments
  • All of the above

  • 10. 
    True or False: The Gutenberg printing press was able to print Bibles so quickly and cheaply they were practically free.

  • FALSE
  • TRUE
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