Manuscript History Quiz: Trivia!

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    The manuscript books were expensive and were ordered for people in high places (bishops, cardinals, princes etc) - ProProfs

    The manuscript books were expensive and were ordered for people in high places (bishops, cardinals, princes etc)

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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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  • 2. 
    The parchment was goat/sheep/calf skin, specially prepared to be written on. - ProProfs

    The parchment was goat/sheep/calf skin, specially prepared to be written on.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Sometimes from deer, antilope and ostrich skin too!

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  • 3. 
    On the last page of the manuscript, the "colophon", the scribe thanked God for finishing the painful task. - ProProfs

    On the last page of the manuscript, the "colophon", the scribe thanked God for finishing the painful task.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    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".

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  • 4. 
    Illuminated manuscripts are books with wonderful drawings in the golden background. - ProProfs

    Illuminated manuscripts are books with wonderful drawings in the golden background.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 
    Books always looked like what they are today. Many pages bound in a harder cover. - ProProfs

    Books always looked like what they are today. Many pages bound in a harder cover.

    • Yes.

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The first books were made of stone. Then came cylinders (scrolls) made of papyrus. In the 2nd century b.C. the parchment was used.

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  • 6. 
    The manuscripts reigned for about 1000 years. - ProProfs

    The manuscripts reigned for about 1000 years.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 
    The scribe's job was easy and relaxing in his own room in peace and quiet. - ProProfs

    The scribe's job was easy and relaxing in his own room in peace and quiet.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    It was a hard and painful task. The monks complained of dry eyes and sore backs.

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  • 8. 
    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. - ProProfs

    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.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    Each phase was made by a different person in the monastery.

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  • 9. 
    The medieval scribe finished ....... pages a day. - ProProfs

    The medieval scribe finished ....... pages a day.

    • Two

    • Four

    • Ten

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    He worked on two manuscripts a day. The pages were not bound in book yet.

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  • 10. 
    The first scribe's pens were made of goose feathers. - ProProfs

    The first scribe's pens were made of goose feathers.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The first pens were made of reed. Then came the goose feather.

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