In the Fourth Century the Codex Replaced the Scroll Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the fourth century the codex replaced the scroll because

• A) it was more durable, and it was much easier to look up a particular passage.
• B) it was much lighter, and it could be made much more rapidly.
• C) Gutenberg's printing press had just been invented.
• D) there was a worldwide shortage of papyrus.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Binding Price Ceiling

A maximum price set by the government below the equilibrium price, preventing suppliers from raising the price above it, leading to shortages.

Surplus

The situation in which the quantity of a good supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, often resulting in downward pressure on prices.

Price Ceiling

A legally established maximum price that can be charged for a good or service, aimed at preventing prices from becoming too high.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that producers are willing to supply.