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What is the earliest kind of printing technology?
What is the earliest kind of printing technology?
Hand printing.
Where was the earliest kind of print technology developed?
Where was the earliest kind of print technology developed?
What is the meaning of calligraphy?
What is the meaning of calligraphy?
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The Imperial state in China was the major producer of printed material.
The Imperial state in China was the major producer of printed material.
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The number of examination candidates in China decreased in the sixteenth century.
The number of examination candidates in China decreased in the sixteenth century.
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What is the name of the oldest Japanese book printed?
What is the name of the oldest Japanese book printed?
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What does 'ukiyo' mean in Japanese?
What does 'ukiyo' mean in Japanese?
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The Tripitaka Koreana is a collection of Buddhist scriptures.
The Tripitaka Koreana is a collection of Buddhist scriptures.
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When did printing reach Europe?
When did printing reach Europe?
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What is the meaning of the word 'vellum'?
What is the meaning of the word 'vellum'?
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Who is credited with inventing the printing press?
Who is credited with inventing the printing press?
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The Gutenberg printing press could print 250 sheets on one side per hour.
The Gutenberg printing press could print 250 sheets on one side per hour.
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The Gutenberg printing press completely displaced the existing art of producing books by hand.
The Gutenberg printing press completely displaced the existing art of producing books by hand.
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the first printed books?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the first printed books?
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The printed books were quickly accepted all over Europe
The printed books were quickly accepted all over Europe
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What year was the Gutenberg printing press perfected?
What year was the Gutenberg printing press perfected?
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What was the first book printed by the Gutenberg press?
What was the first book printed by the Gutenberg press?
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The printing process was faster in the 16th Century compared to 15th Century.
The printing process was faster in the 16th Century compared to 15th Century.
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What is the meaning of 'Platen' in letterpress printing?
What is the meaning of 'Platen' in letterpress printing?
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The first printed books used movable metal types.
The first printed books used movable metal types.
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The first printed books were considered a technological marvel.
The first printed books were considered a technological marvel.
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The borders of the first printed books where hand-painted was a characteristic of the new technology.
The borders of the first printed books where hand-painted was a characteristic of the new technology.
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What does the term 'Compositor' mean?
What does the term 'Compositor' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'Galley' in printing?
What is the meaning of 'Galley' in printing?
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What was the print revolution?
What was the print revolution?
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Why the print revolution considered as a transformation in the lives of people?
Why the print revolution considered as a transformation in the lives of people?
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What is the meaning of the term 'Ballad'?
What is the meaning of the term 'Ballad'?
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The print revolution caused a decline in prices of books.
The print revolution caused a decline in prices of books.
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The print revolution made it easy for common people to read and access books.
The print revolution made it easy for common people to read and access books.
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The print revolution gave access to books made reading the only way information was circulated and absorbed.
The print revolution gave access to books made reading the only way information was circulated and absorbed.
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Who was the leader of the Protestant Reformation?
Who was the leader of the Protestant Reformation?
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The first printed books where not considered a threat by the established authorities as their ideas could not be circulated widely.
The first printed books where not considered a threat by the established authorities as their ideas could not be circulated widely.
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The Protestant Reformation was a movement to reform the Catholic Church.
The Protestant Reformation was a movement to reform the Catholic Church.
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The Roman Catholic Church was the first one to use printing technology for publishing books.
The Roman Catholic Church was the first one to use printing technology for publishing books.
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The Roman Catholic Church's fear of print stemmed from the possibility that it might cause rebellion and spread irreligious thoughts.
The Roman Catholic Church's fear of print stemmed from the possibility that it might cause rebellion and spread irreligious thoughts.
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The Index of Prohibited Books was introduced in 1558 by The Roman Catholic Church.
The Index of Prohibited Books was introduced in 1558 by The Roman Catholic Church.
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Erasmus, despite being a Catholic reformer, worried about the excesses of the Catholic Church.
Erasmus, despite being a Catholic reformer, worried about the excesses of the Catholic Church.
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Erasmus believed that print was a boon to scholarship as it helped in the dissemination of knowledge.
Erasmus believed that print was a boon to scholarship as it helped in the dissemination of knowledge.
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What is the meaning of the term 'Heretical'?
What is the meaning of the term 'Heretical'?
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What is the meaning of the term 'Inquisition'?
What is the meaning of the term 'Inquisition'?
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What was the main implication of the printing press in society?
What was the main implication of the printing press in society?
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The print revolution was a huge factor in fueling the French Revolution.
The print revolution was a huge factor in fueling the French Revolution.
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Despotism is a system of governance where power is exercised with legal checks and balances.
Despotism is a system of governance where power is exercised with legal checks and balances.
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Print culture played a vital role in spreading the ideas of the Enlightenment.
Print culture played a vital role in spreading the ideas of the Enlightenment.
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Print culture did not play a significant role in the rise of nationalism in India.
Print culture did not play a significant role in the rise of nationalism in India.
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The colonial government was not concerned about censorship in the early days of the East India Company.
The colonial government was not concerned about censorship in the early days of the East India Company.
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The colonial government was more concerned about controlling the vernacular newspapers compared to the English newspapers.
The colonial government was more concerned about controlling the vernacular newspapers compared to the English newspapers.
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The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 to control the English press.
The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 to control the English press.
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The colonial press was less vocal in expressing dissent during the early days of the East India Company compared to the later periods.
The colonial press was less vocal in expressing dissent during the early days of the East India Company compared to the later periods.
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The colonial government discouraged the printing of newspapers that were critical of the Company's misrule.
The colonial government discouraged the printing of newspapers that were critical of the Company's misrule.
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Gandhi believed that freedom of speech, freedom of press and freedom of association were important in the struggle for Swaraj.
Gandhi believed that freedom of speech, freedom of press and freedom of association were important in the struggle for Swaraj.
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Study Notes
Section III: Everyday Life, Culture and Politics
- Images of daily life, culture, and politics from the period are shown.
- Information about the Arch Ewing & Co. Glasgow company is depicted.
- A variety of different items relate to the daily lives of communities.
Print Culture and the Modern World
- Print is ubiquitous in modern life, but its history is not widely considered.
- Printed materials have been used in books, journals, newspapers, and other everyday items.
- The development of print technology significantly changed social and cultural contexts.
- The evolution of printing from East Asia to Europe to India is discussed in detail.
The First Printed Books
- Early print technology originated in China, Japan, and Korea, employing hand printing techniques.
- In 594 AD, books in China were created by applying paper to inked woodblocks.
- The imperial state was a key player in the production of printed material in China, as it sponsored numerous examination textbooks.
- Printed material expanded due to the growth of urban culture in the 17th century.
Print Comes to Europe
- Chinese paper traveled to Europe via the Silk Road in the 11th century.
- The technology of woodblock printing was brought back to Italy by Marco Polo in the 1295.
- The desire for faster, cheaper, more convenient books drove the need for the development of a new print technology.
- New print technologies were developed and rapidly adopted.
Gutenberg and the Printing Press
- Johann Gutenberg developed the first known printing press in the 1430s in Germany.
- The process involved casting metal types for letters, using an olive press as a model.
- The Gutenberg Bible, completed around 1450 was a key production.
- The printing press led to the mass production of books.
The Printing Revolution and its Impact
- Print spread access to knowledge and ideas, particularly during the Enlightenment.
- The printing press lowered the cost of books, leading to increased literacy.
- Oral culture and print culture intermingled, making reading and listening to reading material more accessible to more people.
- This changed how people related to information, knowledge, and institutions.
Religious Debates and the Fear of Print
- Print facilitated the circulation of ideas, allowing for challenges to religious authorities.
- Religious reformers, and rulers, in particular, often opposed print.
- There was concern that the spread of printed material would cause societal and religious upheaval.
- The Catholic Church worked to control the spread of religious opinions.
Print and Dissent
- Print culture encouraged individual interpretations of religion and dissent.
- Individuals like Menocchio, a 16th-century miller, used print to express their views that eventually brought conflict with the Church.
- The Protestant Reformation was partly caused by the availability of printed material.
- Printed materials challenged the status quo regarding religious practices and authority.
The Reading Mania
- The rate of literacy grew sharply in the 17th and 18th centuries, increasing the number of readers and the desire for printed material.
- New forms of literature like novels, lyrics, short stories, and essays emerged.
- People were seeking to express their own lives and experiences through printed materials.
- Visual culture rapidly evolved with hand and print-created images for the masses.
Women and Print
- Women readers and writers gained a voice and visibility through print during the 19th century.
- Women's experiences were more openly explored in printed material.
- Penny magazines and publications were geared to appeal to the masses.
- Women's access to education also grew as books were published and access to printed texts grew.
Further Innovations
- There were numerous developments and innovations within printing technology over time.
- The introduction of power-driven cylindrical presses and later offset presses significantly improved printing speed.
- A more advanced way of preparing, storing, and producing paper led to new methods of reproducing text.
- New forms of printed products like newspapers, magazines, and books developed to meet the demands of a wider audience.
India and the World of Print
- Manual manuscript production was extensively practiced in India for centuries before the introduction of printing.
- Handwritten manuscripts utilized different materials, often on palm leaves or handmade paper.
- Extensive illustration often adorned manuscripts for aesthetic as well as religious values.
- Printed material continued alongside the production of manuscripts even well after the advent of the printing press.
Print Comes to India
- The printing press was introduced to Goa by Portuguese missionaries in the mid-16th century.
- Printing in various Indian languages began in the late 18th and 19th centuries.
- Increased use of the printing press by a variety of groups helped generate wider public debate and discussion.
- Newspapers, magazines, books, and other mediums became increasingly commonplace.
Religious Reform and Public Debates
- Print played a significant role in religious debates and reform movements in the 19th century.
- New religious views and opinions were published and circulated.
- Print culture aided the development of diverse religious and social views.
- Religious figures used print to advance their perspectives regarding social and religious reform.
Print and Censorship
- The colonial government often sought to control the content of printed materials.
- Measures were implemented to control the press, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Many regulations and laws were implemented and enforced.
- Printed materials were used to spread nationalist ideas and actions.
New Forms of Publication
- Print produced a variety of new forms of publication to meet the growing demand.
- Newspapers, magazines, printed fiction, lyrics, essays, and other literary forms were created specifically for printed distribution.
- Visual materials were readily incorporated in published works to make the media more dynamic.
- The need for wider access to ideas and information fuelled the creation of a wide array of textual formats.
Print and the Poor People
- Accessibility to printed materials was crucial for the poor.
- Tracts, small books, cheap printed materials, and periodicals became available to people from all walks of life.
- Print broadened literacy rates and opportunities to improve socioeconomic conditions.
- Printed material became crucial in the dissemination of knowledge among the masses for education purposes.
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Explore the evolution of print technology and its impact on everyday life and culture throughout history. From the early hand-printed books in East Asia to the mainstream print practices in Europe and India, this quiz covers significant developments in the printed world. Understand how print transformed societies and shaped daily routines.
