Flugschriften and German Universities
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What was a significant consequence of Johannes Gutenberg's invention of movable type?

  • It led to a decrease in the production of pamphlets.
  • It allowed for the wider distribution of printed materials. (correct)
  • It was primarily used for religious texts.
  • It reduced the literacy rates among the common people.

    • What was the typical length of Flugschriften pamphlets?

  • Unlimited length depending on the topic.
  • More than 20 pages long.
  • Only a few pages long. (correct)
  • Exactly 10 pages long.

    • How did the portrayal of commoners in Flugschriften pamphlets reflect societal truths?

  • It highlighted the role of commoners in supporting pamphlet creators.
  • It presented a realistic account of commoners’ access to print material.
  • It suggested that common people were wholly literate and did not need help reading. (correct)
  • It accurately depicted the high literacy rates among the lower classes.

    • Which figure is known for linking religious revolution with social and political reforms during this period?

    <p>Thomas Müntzer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university was not one of the important founding universities in Germany?

    <p>Oxford</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Flugschriften

    • Short pamphlets that addressed social issues of their time.
    • Made possible by the invention of movable type by Johannes Gutenberg.
    • Printed runs of up to 1500 copies.
    • Authors presented an idealized portrayal of commoners, claiming they could read.
    • Illiteracy was common amongst lower classes, requiring their reading material to be read aloud.
    • Important figures: Ulrich von Hutten, Johannes Tepl, Hans Sachs, Thomas Müntzer.

    German Universities

    • Emerged based on Italian models.
    • Key founding universities: Prague (1348), Vienna (1385), and Heidelberg (1386).
    • Renaissance Humanism flourished in these universities.
    • University of Paris (Sorbonne) established in 1268.

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    Explore the historical significance of Flugschriften, pamphlets that addressed social issues during their time, and the emergence of German universities modeled after Italian institutions. This quiz delves into influential figures, the impact of movable type printing, and the role of Renaissance Humanism in these educational establishments.

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