Question 2
ComprehensionUI Post-UTME 2022/2023 Passage: The printing press
The invention of the printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated in the 15th century. Prior to the printing press, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare and expensive. The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, allowed for mass production of books, leading to increased literacy rates and the spread of knowledge across Europe. This innovation played a significant role in the Renaissance and the Reformation, as ideas could now be easily shared and debated.
Who is credited with inventing the printing press?
- A.Johannes Gutenberg
- B.Leonardo da Vinci
- C.Isaac Newton
- D.Galileo Galilei
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Johannes Gutenberg)
Explanation
The passage names Johannes Gutenberg as the inventor.