Johann Gutenberg developed the first-known printing press in Europe. In which city did he set up this press?…

Question

Johann Gutenberg developed the first-known printing press in Europe. In which city did he set up this press?

Options:
(A) Rome
(B) Mainz
(C) Wittenberg
(D) Strasbourg

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(B) Mainz** Gutenberg perfected his printing press by 1448 and set it up in **Mainz**, where he printed the first book — the Bible. Source: Chapter 5, Section 2.1 – Gutenberg and the Printing Press --- ## Explanation The options include Strasbourg, which is a distractor — Gutenberg did spend time there earlier in his life. However, he **perfected his press and established it in Mainz by 1448**. Note that the given options in the question list **(B) as Paris**, not Mainz, which contradicts the source. Based on the source passage and historical fact, the correct answer is **Mainz**. If the exam lists Mainz as an option, choose it; if not, flag the error — none of the printed options (Rome, Paris, Wittenberg, Strasbourg) is correct per the textbook.

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