Topic "Libraries". Questions by V.Reznikova.

1. What did the earliest books look like?



2. What did people use to write with in Greece and Rome?



3. How long did the clay tablets survive?



4. What were ancient books written on?



5. How long has paper been known in China?



6. When was the first public library founded?



7. Who could buy books in ancient Rome?



8. What did libraries use to do with books (to prevent stealing)?



9. Who were the first people to invent printing?



10. Who is the best known inventor of printing?



11. How many presses were there in Europe by the end of the 15th century?



12. Who was the first printing press in England set up by?



13. When was the first printing press set up in Russia?



14. What were the craftsmen proud of?



15. What led to opening more libraries?



16. Who were early libraries used by?



17. When did public libraries appear?



18. What are the great libraries of the world?



19. What is the world's largest library?



20. When was the State Public Library in Moscow founded?



21. What do modern libraries help people do?



22. What do they use to help their readers?



23. What is the most difficult problem for any library?



24. How do they keep their books and other materials?