Question

What technology did the printing press use to speed up book production?


A.
Moveable and replaceable wooden letters


B.
Metal plates


C.
Inkjet technology


D.
Digital printing

Answers

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A. Moveable and replaceable wooden letters

The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, utilized moveable type, which consisted of individual, reusable metal letters. This technology allowed for the quick assembly and reassembly of text for printing, significantly speeding up the process of book production compared to previous methods that used methods like woodblock printing.