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The Invention of the Printing Press

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Students are guided through a series of websites which teach about the history of printing, the invention of the printing press, the trials of Johann Gutenberg, and advancements in printing. This 20 question multiple choice quiz is self-grading.

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Grade
9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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