Question

what was vellum originally made from?
a. horse skin
b. sheep skin
c. treated parchment paper
d. none of the above

please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Identify the origin of vellum

Vellum is historically a fine writing material prepared from calfskin (specifically from young calves, derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made from calf").

Evaluate the given options

• a. horse skin: Incorrect.
• b. sheep skin: Incorrect (sheep skin is typically used to make standard parchment, not vellum).
• c. treated parchment paper: Incorrect (modern vellum can be paper-based, but originally it was animal skin).
• d. none of the above: Correct, since vellum was originally made from calfskin.

Answer:

• A
• B
• C
• D (Correct answer)