Multiple choice Which of the following is the oldest printed book in the world? The Gutenberg Bible Hiraka Sutra Les Hommes de bonne Volante Old King Cole Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Diamond Sutra (868 AD) is the world's oldest surviving printed book, printed in China during the Tang Dynasty. The Gutenberg Bible (1450s) came nearly six centuries later. Note: 'Hiraka' appears to be a typo for 'Diamond'.