(a) Who had developed the first printing press?
(b) Name the first book published by Johann Gutenberg in Europe.
(c) What led to the print revolution?
(a) Johann Gutenberg of Germany in 1430 had developed the first printing press.
(b) Bible was the first book published by Johann Gutenberg in Europe.
(c) The shift from hand printing to mechanical printing led to the print revolution.
Write short notes to show what you know about:
The Gutenberg Press.
Write short notes to show what you know about:
Erasmus's idea of the printed book.
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.
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