Today's lecture is about the history of the printing press. We often associate its invention with Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, but actually, movable type was first developed in China around 1040 by Bi Sheng. However, Gutenberg's press was revolutionary because it used metal type and an oil-based ink, making printing faster and more durable. By the 16th century, printing had spread across Europe, leading to a rise in literacy and the spread of new ideas. Interestingly, the first printed book in Europe was the Gutenberg Bible, produced around 1455.
❓ 古腾堡印刷机相较于早期方法的主要优势是什么？
A. A. 它使用了木活字和水基墨水。
B. B. 它是首个使用活字印刷的。
C. C. 它使用了金属活字和油性墨水，使印刷速度更快且更加耐用。
D. D. 它于1040年在中国发明。
✅ 正确答案
C. It used metal type and oil-based ink, making printing faster and more durable.