The Printing Press (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who brought the first printing press to England in 1476?
Who brought the first printing press to England in 1476?
William Caxton
By 1558, how many books were published per decade in England on average?
By 1558, how many books were published per decade in England on average?
1,800 books
What organization was given a monopoly on licensed printing in 1557?
What organization was given a monopoly on licensed printing in 1557?
The Stationers Company
How many propaganda books did Protestant exiles publish during Mary's reign?
How many propaganda books did Protestant exiles publish during Mary's reign?
At least 98
What punishment did John Stubbs receive in 1579?
What punishment did John Stubbs receive in 1579?
His right hand was cut off
From what year did Thomas Cromwell use the press for government propaganda?
From what year did Thomas Cromwell use the press for government propaganda?
1534
How many copies of the English Bible were printed in total by April 1540?
How many copies of the English Bible were printed in total by April 1540?
6,000 copies
How many editions did the Geneva Bible go through?
How many editions did the Geneva Bible go through?
130 editions
Who produced books before the printing press arrived?
Who produced books before the printing press arrived?
Monastic scribes
Which type of printed material was sold by travelling salesmen?
Which type of printed material was sold by travelling salesmen?
Chapbooks