Manuscript History Quiz: Trivia!
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Explore the fascinating evolution of manuscripts in this trivia quiz! Uncover the historical and cultural significance of manuscript preparation, from parchment making to the roles of scribes. Ideal for learners interested in the intricate processes behind ancient bookmaking.
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Books always looked like what they are today. Many pages bound in a harder cover.
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Yes.
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The first books were made of stone. Then came cylinders (scrolls) made of papyrus. In the 2nd century b.C. the parchment was used.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The parchment was goat/sheep/calf skin, specially prepared to be written on.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Sometimes from deer, antilope and ostrich skin too!Rate this question:
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- 3.
The manuscript books were expensive and were ordered for people in high places (bishops, cardinals, princes etc)
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
It took time and effort to procuce a codex and only the privileged could afford it. Besides people were illiterate.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The scribe (the monk who made the book) made the codex from the beginning to the end. Preparing the parchment, drawing the lines, writing, illustrating, making initials, and finally binding.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
Each phase was made by a different person in the monastery.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The first scribe's pens were made of goose feathers.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The first pens were made of reed. Then came the goose feather.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The scribe's job was easy and relaxing in his own room in peace and quiet.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
It was a hard and painful task. The monks complained of dry eyes and sore backs.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The medieval scribe finished ....... pages a day.
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Two
- B.
Four
- C.
Ten
Correct Answer
B. FourExplanation
He worked on two manuscripts a day. The pages were not bound in book yet.Rate this question:
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- 8.
On the last page of the manuscript, the "colophon", the scribe thanked God for finishing the painful task.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The given statement indicates that the scribe thanked God for completing the painful task on the last page of the manuscript. This implies that the scribe did express gratitude towards God for finishing the task. Therefore, the answer is "Yes".Rate this question:
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- 9.
The manuscripts reigned for about 1000 years.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Until the invention of typography in the West by Gutenberg (1455 printing the Bible)who also used paper, earlier known in Europe from the Chinese.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Illuminated manuscripts are books with wonderful drawings in the golden background.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Illuminated manuscripts are indeed books that contain beautiful drawings and illustrations. These drawings are often created on pages with a golden background, which adds to their aesthetic appeal. Therefore, the statement "Illuminated manuscripts are books with wonderful drawings in the golden background" is accurate.Rate this question:
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