Which invention significantly changed the production of books in Europe during the 15th century?

The printing press

Fill in the blank: The first printed book in Japan is known as the ______, printed in AD 868.

Diamond Sutra

True or False: Marco Polo introduced the concept of woodblock printing to Europe after his travels in China.

True

What was the primary method used for printing books in China before the introduction of Western techniques?

Hand printing using inked woodblocks

Which significant religious document did Martin Luther publish that criticized the Catholic Church?

The Ninety-Five Theses

Fill in the blank: The introduction of the ______ press in the mid-19th century allowed for rapid printing of newspapers.

Power-driven cylindrical

True or False: The spread of print culture in Europe led to an increase in oral traditions.

False. It led to a decline in oral traditions as reading became more prevalent.

What was the primary publication that initiated the first Indian-run newspaper?

The Bengal Gazette

Which country introduced the printing press to India in the mid-16th century?

Portugal

Fill in the blank: The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 allowed the government to impose ______ on vernacular newspapers.

Censorship

True or False: The rise of print culture had no impact on literacy rates in Europe.

False. The rise of print culture significantly increased literacy rates.

What was the primary focus of the children's press established in France in 1857?

Literature for children

Which notable female authors contributed to the depiction of women's lives in literature during the 19th century?

Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, and George Eliot

Who is credited with perfecting the printing press in the 1430s?

Johannes Gutenberg