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Question

Many people believe a European named Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. However, Gutenberg’s press was actually building on inventions that appeared centuries earlier in China. A Buddhist book called The Diamond Sutra, printed around 868 C.E., is the oldest known printed book. It was printed using page-sized panels of wood blocks. These blocks were carved by hand with Chinese characters shown in reverse. Soon, more printed texts began to replace the traditional rolled-up scrolls. Calendars, dictionaries, and funeral and wedding guides were printed in the same way. Eventually, metal plates replaced the card wood blocks.

In 2-3 sentences, summarize the information in the paragraph. (In a slightly casual tone)

Answer 1

Contrary to popular belief, Johannes Gutenberg didn't actually invent the printing press. The printing press was actually developed earlier in China, where they used wood blocks to print books and texts. Eventually, metal plates replaced the wood blocks.