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William Caxton sets up first printing press in London
  • 1. When did William Caxton set up the first printing press in London?
A) 1476
B) 1600
C) 1500
D) 1400
  • 2. What was the name of the first book printed in English by Caxton?
A) The Canterbury Tales
B) The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye
C) Pilgrim's Progress
D) Paradise Lost
  • 3. In which area of London did William Caxton set up his printing press?
A) Mayfair
B) Camden
C) Southwark
D) Westminster
  • 4. What impact did Caxton's printing press have on the English language?
A) Standardized spelling and grammar
B) Reduced the use of Latin
C) Created regional variations
D) Introduced new words
  • 5. Which city did Caxton first learn about printing before introducing it to England?
A) Venice
B) Florence
C) Bruges
D) Paris
  • 6. Which royal figure supported Caxton in his printing endeavors?
A) King Henry VIII
B) Queen Elizabeth I
C) King Edward IV
D) King Richard III
  • 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) Kent
B) Wales
C) Yorkshire
D) Cornwall
  • 9. Who financed Caxton's printing press in Westminster?
A) Mary I
B) Anne Boleyn
C) Elizabeth Woodville
D) Margaret of York
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