The invention of the printing press by Johann Gutenberg occurred in the ___ century.

15th century

True or False: The first printed books in Europe were produced using movable type.

False; they were initially produced using woodblock printing.

Fill in the blank: The oldest Japanese printed book is the ___, printed in AD 868.

Diamond Sutra

Q: How did the printing press affect book availability?

It made books widely available to more people.

True or False – Women’s education was widely accepted in the 19th century.

False; many conservative families opposed it.

What did the printing press lead to in India?

 More public debates on religion and society.

Fill in the blank: The printing press allowed for the mass production of books, significantly increasing ___ production.

Book

What did Richard M. Hoe invent for printing?

A power-driven press that printed 8,000 sheets an hour.

Fill in the blank: The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 allowed for extensive government ___ of vernacular newspapers.

Censorship

How did print culture impact literacy in 17th–18th century Europe?

It helped raise literacy by making books easier to get.

True or False: The Bengal Gazette was the first English-language newspaper in India.

True

MCQ: Which of the following was NOT a factor in the spread of print culture? A) Increased literacy B) Development of the steam press C) Expansion of the internet D) Rise of bookstores

C) Expansion of the internet

What was one of the key reasons for the rise of new forms of popular literature in the 19th century?

The expansion of literacy and the desire for reading materials among a growing audience.

What was one major impact of the printing press in Europe?

It made books widely available and changed how people accessed knowledge.