Question

Write a short note on Gutenberg’s achievements.

Answer 1

Answer:

It was invented by Johann Gutenberg of Strasbourg. He grew up in a large agricultural estate and had knowledge and experience in operating olive and wine presses. The olive press provided him the model for the printing press and he used moulds for casting metal types for letters of the alphabet.

Answer 2

Answer:

THE GUTENBERG PRESS:

The Gutenberg press was the first printing press in the world. It was set up by Gutenberg in Germany in 1448

The Gutenberg press had a long handle attached to the screw.

3.It came to be known as the movable type printing machine.

The first book Gutenberg printed was the Bible.