AP®︎ European History: Topic 1.4 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 1.4 of AP European History – Printing.


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Question 1 Easy

This question tests the following: KC-1.1.II.A

Who invented the printing press in the 1450s?

AErasmus of Rotterdam
BJohannes Gutenberg
CMartin Luther
DNiccolò Machiavelli

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® European History Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.

Topic 1.4: Printing

Thematic Focus: Technological and Scientific InnovationTSI

Scientific and technological innovations have increased efficiency, improved daily life, and shaped human development and interactions, having both intended and unintended consequences.

Learning Objective: Unit 1: Learning Objective E

Explain the influence of the printing press on cultural and intellectual developments in modern European history.

Historical Developments: KC-1.1.II

The invention of printing promoted the dissemination of new ideas.

Historical Developments: KC-1.1.II.A

The invention of the printing press in the 1450s helped spread the Renaissance beyond Italy and encouraged the growth of vernacular literature, which would eventually contribute to the development of national cultures.