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What was Gutenberg's key innovation in printing?
What was Gutenberg's key innovation in printing?
- Introduction of the printing press
- Standardization of moveable type (correct)
- Implementation of hand-written manuscripts
- Development of carved blocks for printing
How did Gutenberg's innovation differ from previous printing methods?
How did Gutenberg's innovation differ from previous printing methods?
- It allowed for individual character blocks (correct)
- It involved carving entire blocks of text
- It made books more expensive
- It required more time and cost
What does the Gutenberg Myth suggest?
What does the Gutenberg Myth suggest?
- Spread of knowledge only among the wealthy
- Illiteracy remained high even after the invention
- Printing press led to increased illiteracy rates
- Initiation of the modern world through literacy (correct)
Contrary to the Gutenberg Myth, what was the reality after Gutenberg's invention?
Contrary to the Gutenberg Myth, what was the reality after Gutenberg's invention?
How did coffee play a role in information exchange?
How did coffee play a role in information exchange?
In what way did coffeehouses contribute to intellectual exchange?
In what way did coffeehouses contribute to intellectual exchange?
What was a key role of coffeehouses in Europe during the Enlightenment period?
What was a key role of coffeehouses in Europe during the Enlightenment period?
What factors contributed to the decline in illiteracy rates in the 18th and 19th centuries?
What factors contributed to the decline in illiteracy rates in the 18th and 19th centuries?
How did the technological innovations like the Gutenberg press contribute to societal change?
How did the technological innovations like the Gutenberg press contribute to societal change?
What shift in societal values is reflected in the importance placed on literacy during the 18th and 19th centuries?
What shift in societal values is reflected in the importance placed on literacy during the 18th and 19th centuries?
Why does the document challenge the notion that a single technology can cause widespread social transformation?
Why does the document challenge the notion that a single technology can cause widespread social transformation?
What made literacy a prerequisite for citizenship during the Enlightenment period?
What made literacy a prerequisite for citizenship during the Enlightenment period?
What did the establishment of public education systems, invention of cheap ink and paper, improvements in production systems, and philosophical ideals of human equality collectively contribute to in the 18th and 19th centuries?
What did the establishment of public education systems, invention of cheap ink and paper, improvements in production systems, and philosophical ideals of human equality collectively contribute to in the 18th and 19th centuries?
In the context of societal change, what does the document suggest about technological innovations like the Gutenberg press?
In the context of societal change, what does the document suggest about technological innovations like the Gutenberg press?
What was a key factor influencing the decline in illiteracy rates during the 18th and 19th centuries according to the text?
What was a key factor influencing the decline in illiteracy rates during the 18th and 19th centuries according to the text?
Based on the information provided, what role did coffeehouses play in fostering public discourse and Enlightenment ideals during the 18th century?
Based on the information provided, what role did coffeehouses play in fostering public discourse and Enlightenment ideals during the 18th century?
How did improvements in production systems and availability of cheap ink and paper contribute to societal values in the 18th and 19th centuries?
How did improvements in production systems and availability of cheap ink and paper contribute to societal values in the 18th and 19th centuries?
