What does the fact that Johann Gutenberg grew up with a lot of books tell us about his family?

Books were handmade and expensive, so we know his family was very wealthy.

Who created most of the books in the middle ages?

Monks living away from society in monestaries.

A growing middle class of merchants and craftsmen meant that:

more and more people were literate (could read and write).

Who typically owned books during the middle ages?

Only the wealthiest members of society, scholars, and clergy.

After the invention of the printing press, books began to be printed:

in languages other than Latin, like English, German, Italian, and French.

The printing press led to:

More people getting access to books and gaining knowledge!

How were most books in the middle ages made?

Books were hand-copied with pen and ink on thin sheets of parchment.

What was Gutenberg's big idea?

He created metal letter stamps that could be inked and arranged into a page

What is an illuminator?

An skilled artist who decorated the pages of books with colorful designs.

How were our Reformation CKLA readers made?

They were printed by the thousands using a machine.

Who worried that the printing press might weaken their power?

government officials and leaders in the church.

What was Johann Gutenberg's first job?

He worked at a mint, melting down metal and casting it into shapes.

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1
What does the fact that Johann Gutenberg grew up with a lot of books tell us about his family?
His family were all famous authors, and Johann wanted to be one too.
Books were handmade and expensive, so we know his family was very wealthy.
It tells us his family educated everyone, including the daughters.
It shows us that his family was obsessed with owning the most books ever!
2
Who created most of the books in the middle ages?
Monks living away from society in monestaries.
Kings and Queens
School children.
Special authors hired by the congress of each country.
3
What were the metal letters Gutenberg used to print called?
Moveable type
stamps-a-lamps
malleable letter set
Gutenberg's alphabet
4
What was Gutenberg's first big project with his printing press?
The Bible
An autobiography
A book of sheet music.
A book of fairytales
5
A growing middle class of merchants and craftsmen meant that:
More and more people became farmers.
more and more people were literate (could read and write).
more and more people didn't have enough money for food.
More and more people hated art.
6
What was Johann Gutenberg's original last name?
Glasseye
Goldsmith
Gutenbark
Gooseflesh
7
Who invented moveable type before Gutenberg?
People in France
Gutenberg's father
People in China and Korea
The pope
8
Who typically owned books during the middle ages?
Only the king was legally allowed to own books.
Only the wealthiest members of society, scholars, and clergy.
Anyone could own a book! They were open to all.
Peasants, farmers, and the poorest members of society.
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After the invention of the printing press, books began to be printed:
in Russia and Russia only.
in languages other than Latin, like English, German, Italian, and French.
on farms in the barn with the cows.
in schoolhouses all over Europe.
10
The printing press led to:
The destruction of the Roman Empire.
less and less people caring about reading.
More people getting access to books and gaining knowledge!
The church holding services only in Italian.
11
How were most books in the middle ages made?
They were photo-copied onto the computer.
They were printed in a factory.
Books were hand-copied with pen and ink on thin sheets of parchment.
They were made with a printing press.
12
What was Gutenberg's big idea?
He thought up the idea of perspective, or adding depth to paintings.
He created metal letter stamps that could be inked and arranged into a page
He thought of a new watering technique for plants on the farm.
He thought of a new dance to use in the King's court
13
What is an illuminator?
An skilled artist who decorated the pages of books with colorful designs.
A servant at the castle who was in charge of lighting all the torches.
The person in charge of illuminating the room where authors worked.
The printer who ran the printing press.
14
About how long would it take to make a book in the middle ages?
at least a year
two years between pages
many weeks or even months
a few hours
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How were our Reformation CKLA readers made?
They were made using a type-set printing press from 1540.
They were printed by the thousands using a machine.
They were carefully handmade by Monks.
Each one is different and painted by a famous artist.
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Who worried that the printing press might weaken their power?
government officials and leaders in the church.
Farmers.
Ballerinas.
Peasants.
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What type of printing happened in Europe before Gutenberg invented the printing press?
photo copying
Woodcut printing
Moveable type
Linear letters
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What was Johann Gutenberg's first job?
He worked on a farm, taking care of the crops and cattle.
He worked at a mint, melting down metal and casting it into shapes.
He worked as a chef in the king's kitchen, cooking cakes and bread.
He worked as a painter's apprentice, cleaning brushes and mixing paints.

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