Flowcharts & Important Terms: Print Culture and the Modern World | Social Studies (SST) Class 10 PDF Download

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Print Culture and the Modern 
World
Flowcharts, Word Meanings & Important 
Dates in History
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Print Culture and the Modern 
World
Flowcharts, Word Meanings & Important 
Dates in History
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Print Culture and the Modern 
World
Flowcharts, Word Meanings & Important 
Dates in History
Words to Remember
• Calligraphy: The art of writing beautifully using fine pen, ink, or other decorative materials.
• Autobiography: The personal story of an individual's life, written by the author themselves.
• Anthology: A collection of literary passages, particularly poems and songs, gathered together.
• Mechanical Press: A printing press operated by a machine.
• Scribes: Ancient and medieval individuals who copied manuscripts by hand.
• Manuscripts: Handwritten or typed books or documents, including the author's original work, not 
printed.
• Vellum: High-quality parchment made from the skin of animals like calves, often used for writing 
manuscripts.
• Parchment: Specially prepared animal skin, such as from goats or sheep, used for writing, 
painting, etc.
• Foliage: Refers to leaves or leafage, often used in the context of ornamentation or decoration.
• Compositors: Individuals who set up type for printing.
• Ballad: A sentimental song with a repeated melody, or a poem/song in short stanzas that narrates 
a popular story.
• Tavern: An inn or public house where people gather for drinks and socializing.
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Print Culture and the Modern 
World
Flowcharts, Word Meanings & Important 
Dates in History
Words to Remember
• Calligraphy: The art of writing beautifully using fine pen, ink, or other decorative materials.
• Autobiography: The personal story of an individual's life, written by the author themselves.
• Anthology: A collection of literary passages, particularly poems and songs, gathered together.
• Mechanical Press: A printing press operated by a machine.
• Scribes: Ancient and medieval individuals who copied manuscripts by hand.
• Manuscripts: Handwritten or typed books or documents, including the author's original work, not 
printed.
• Vellum: High-quality parchment made from the skin of animals like calves, often used for writing 
manuscripts.
• Parchment: Specially prepared animal skin, such as from goats or sheep, used for writing, 
painting, etc.
• Foliage: Refers to leaves or leafage, often used in the context of ornamentation or decoration.
• Compositors: Individuals who set up type for printing.
• Ballad: A sentimental song with a repeated melody, or a poem/song in short stanzas that narrates 
a popular story.
• Tavern: An inn or public house where people gather for drinks and socializing.
Words to Remember
• New Testament: The section of the Bible that focuses on the teachings of Christ and his earliest 
followers.
• Protestant Reformation Movement: A movement led by Martin Luther to protest against corrupt 
practices in the Catholic Church.
• Chapbooks: Inexpensive, pocket-sized books sold at roadside bookshops.
• Lithography: A printing process using stone or metal surfaces to print only the intended design.
• Vernacular Language: The language or dialect spoken by a particular region, group, or clan within a 
country.
• Despotism: A form of governance where absolute power is held by an individual without legal 
checks.
• Ulemas: Legal scholars knowledgeable in Islamic law (Sharia).
• Fatwa: A legal opinion or pronouncement in Islamic law, often provided by a 'mufti' (legal scholar).
• Marco Polo: An explorer who brought knowledge of woodblock printing to Europe after exploring 
China.
• Biliotheque Bleue: Cheap, small books with blue covers printed in France on low-quality paper.
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Print Culture and the Modern 
World
Flowcharts, Word Meanings & Important 
Dates in History
Words to Remember
• Calligraphy: The art of writing beautifully using fine pen, ink, or other decorative materials.
• Autobiography: The personal story of an individual's life, written by the author themselves.
• Anthology: A collection of literary passages, particularly poems and songs, gathered together.
• Mechanical Press: A printing press operated by a machine.
• Scribes: Ancient and medieval individuals who copied manuscripts by hand.
• Manuscripts: Handwritten or typed books or documents, including the author's original work, not 
printed.
• Vellum: High-quality parchment made from the skin of animals like calves, often used for writing 
manuscripts.
• Parchment: Specially prepared animal skin, such as from goats or sheep, used for writing, 
painting, etc.
• Foliage: Refers to leaves or leafage, often used in the context of ornamentation or decoration.
• Compositors: Individuals who set up type for printing.
• Ballad: A sentimental song with a repeated melody, or a poem/song in short stanzas that narrates 
a popular story.
• Tavern: An inn or public house where people gather for drinks and socializing.
Words to Remember
• New Testament: The section of the Bible that focuses on the teachings of Christ and his earliest 
followers.
• Protestant Reformation Movement: A movement led by Martin Luther to protest against corrupt 
practices in the Catholic Church.
• Chapbooks: Inexpensive, pocket-sized books sold at roadside bookshops.
• Lithography: A printing process using stone or metal surfaces to print only the intended design.
• Vernacular Language: The language or dialect spoken by a particular region, group, or clan within a 
country.
• Despotism: A form of governance where absolute power is held by an individual without legal 
checks.
• Ulemas: Legal scholars knowledgeable in Islamic law (Sharia).
• Fatwa: A legal opinion or pronouncement in Islamic law, often provided by a 'mufti' (legal scholar).
• Marco Polo: An explorer who brought knowledge of woodblock printing to Europe after exploring 
China.
• Biliotheque Bleue: Cheap, small books with blue covers printed in France on low-quality paper.
Important Dates: Print Culture and the Modern 
World
• From AD 594: Books in China were produced through paper rubbing.
• 17th Century: The uses of print became more diverse.
• AD 768-770: Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-printing technology to Japan.
• AD 868: The oldest Japanese book, the 'Diamond Sutra,' was printed.
• 1295: Marco Polo, the renowned explorer, returned to Italy from his journey in China.
• 1430s: Johann Gutenberg developed the first known printing press.
• 1448: Gutenberg improved the printing process with the use of an olive press.
• 1450-1550: The printing press became established across most European countries within a 
hundred years.
• 1517: Religious reformer Martin Luther authored the 'Ninety-Five Theses.'
• From 1558: The practice of maintaining an Index of Prohibited books began.
• 19th century: Printing attracted new readership among women, children, and workers.
• Late 19th century: Primary education became mandatory.
• 1857: A dedicated children's press focused on literature for children was established in France.