Who introduced hand-printing technology in Japan and when? Name the oldest Japanese printed book and its features.

Write short notes to show what you know about:

The Vernacular Press Act

What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to Women.

What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to:

The poor

What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to:

Reformers

Why did some people in eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism?

Why did some people fear the effect of easily available printed books? Choose one example from Europe and one from India.

What were the effects of the spread of print culture for poor people in nineteenth century India?

Explain how print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India.

Where was the earliest kind of print technology developed?

For what purpose, the earliest textbooks were printed in China?