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cause they weren't that smart i guess and the chinese had over four thousand symbols so it be almost impractical for them to use a printing press

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What are some of the best things in Ancient China?

Ancient China built the Great Wall of China. They also invented paper, gunpowder, printing, silk, and the compass


Did the Europeans invent paper?

No, paper was invented in China. The technique didn't reach Europe till the 13th Century.


Block printing originated in which country?

China


What ares of the world contributed technologies to Gutenberg's printing press?

Gutenberg's printing press was influenced by several technological advancements from various regions. Notably, the invention of woodblock printing in East Asia, particularly China, laid the groundwork for movable type. Additionally, innovations in metallurgy from Europe helped in creating durable type pieces, while advances in paper manufacturing from the Islamic world provided a suitable medium for printing. These combined influences enabled Gutenberg to revolutionize the dissemination of knowledge in Europe.


Which areas of the world contributed technolagies to Gutenberg's printing press?

Gutenberg's printing press was influenced by several regions, primarily China, where woodblock printing and movable type were developed centuries earlier. Additionally, the invention of paper in China and its subsequent spread to the Islamic world also played a crucial role, as it provided the material necessary for printing. Innovations in metallurgy and engraving techniques from Europe further enhanced the press's efficiency and effectiveness. Together, these contributions laid the groundwork for the transformative impact of Gutenberg's invention on communication and literacy.

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Where was the first printing press?

Germany in the 1440s. Simpler methods using block printing had been used in China, but the mechanical press was only invented later in Europe.


When was the printing block invented?

The first printing block was invented in the Labrang Monestery in China.


What time period was printing invented?

Printing was done in ancient China, the type was set by hand. The mechanical printing press was not invented until 1436-1440.


When was woodblock printing invented?

The printing dates back to China date from 220, and from Egypt to the 4th century.


Where was Italian ice invented?

It was invented in Europe in the 17th century or china


When was the printing press first used?

It was in invented in china and first used there as well.


Wood-block printing in china?

Well, woodblock printing wasn't actually invented there, but in china, the use and production boomed and raely gave the invention of typing started.


Which was invented first the X-ray machine or the printing machine?

The printing press was invented in around 593 AD in China, long before the X-ray machine (approx 1896). It should be noted that printing is even older than the invention of the mechanical printing press, for example evidence for woodblock printing dates from 200 AD in China. Please see the related links.


What east Asian culture that invented the printing press magnetic compass and gunpowder?

China invented •Paper •Printing press •Silk weaving •Kites •Compass •Pasta •Gunpowder •and Fireworks


What are some of the best things in Ancient China?

Ancient China built the Great Wall of China. They also invented paper, gunpowder, printing, silk, and the compass


Which province was dominoes invented?

dominoes were invented in India and from there traveled to china where they became popular and from there to europe.


What was the year when the printing press was invented?

Well In China Pi Sheng invent wood movable type in 1041 and in Germany Johann Gutenberg invent movable type around the 1400's