Just for fun, test your memory of history! Check one of the following, then read our short History of Printing for yourself and see if your answer is correct!
Who Invented Movable Type?
Johannes Gutenberg, who first produced Movable type (cast in metal for impression on paper) in the 14th century, A.D.
The Maya Indians, who first produced Movable type (carved from stone for impression on plantain leaves) in the 5th century, A.D.
The Romans, who first invented Movable type (carved wooden characters for impression either on cloth or in clay) in the 4th Century, A.D.
The Chinese, who first invented Movable type (clay characters for impression on paper or silk) in the 1st century, A.D.
The Egyptians, who first invented Movable type (clay characters for impression on papyrus or in clay) in the 1st Century B.C.
