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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following.
Woodblock print only came to Europe after 1295.
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उत्तर
Woodblock print was invented around the sixth century in China. It came to Europe, along with Marco Polo, in 1295. Marco Polo returned to Italy after many years of exploration in China, and he brought the knowledge of woodblock print with him on his return.
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