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William Caxton sets up first printing press in London - Exam
  • 1. When did William Caxton set up the first printing press in London?
A) 1500
B) 1476
C) 1600
D) 1400
  • 2. What was the name of the first book printed in English by Caxton?
A) Pilgrim's Progress
B) Paradise Lost
C) The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye
D) The Canterbury Tales
  • 3. In which area of London did William Caxton set up his printing press?
A) Westminster
B) Camden
C) Mayfair
D) Southwark
  • 4. What impact did Caxton's printing press have on the English language?
A) Introduced new words
B) Created regional variations
C) Reduced the use of Latin
D) Standardized spelling and grammar
  • 5. Which city did Caxton first learn about printing before introducing it to England?
A) Florence
B) Venice
C) Paris
D) Bruges
  • 6. Which royal figure supported Caxton in his printing endeavors?
A) King Henry VIII
B) King Edward IV
C) King Richard III
D) Queen Elizabeth I
  • 7. Which of the following was not a popular genre in the early printed books by Caxton?
A) Romances
B) Religious texts
C) Science fiction
D) Historical chronicles
  • 8. Where was William Caxton born?
A) Yorkshire
B) Kent
C) Cornwall
D) Wales
  • 9. Who financed Caxton's printing press in Westminster?
A) Anne Boleyn
B) Mary I
C) Margaret of York
D) Elizabeth Woodville
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