Shropshire Routes to Roots

1. Introduction and questions

Introduction

This is a brief 10 question quiz on the The story of writing. The answers can all be found in the The story of writing themes.

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Alternatively, for a more accessible and printable version of the quiz, read the questions below, then find the answers on the next page.

Questions

1. The main scribes from the first century A.D. to the Middle Ages were clerics. What was their favourite material to write on?
   • a) Papyrus
   • b) Sheepskin
   • c) Paper
2. Who created the first true printing press in 1436?
   • a) Johannes Gutenberg
   • b) Lazlo Biro
   • c) Marcel Bich
3. What did the Romans call Wroxeter?
   • Cornovii
   • Lapidary
   • Viroconium Cornoviorum
4. In what year did Hadrian visit Britain?
   • 122AD
   • 130AD
   • 1924AD
5. What is the type of lettering used in the inscription on the Wroxeter forum known as?
   • Roman Square Capitals
   • Times New Roman
   • Cursive Script
6. Which group did Charles l led in the British Civil War?
   • The Round heads
   • The Parliamentarians
   • The Cavaliers
7. In what year did Charles l become King of Britain?
   • 1660
   • 1625
   • 1648
8. From where did James Smith want safe passage from?
   • Chester
   • Bristol
   • Ludlow
9. In what year was Ludlow and its castle attacked by a Parliamentary force?
   • 1648
   • 1650
   • 1646
10. What place did Oliver Cromwell leave on the 10th July 1649?
    • Ireland
    • Milford Haven
    • London

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