Card 1
HintThink of a major shift in book-making that allowed for widespread access to knowledge.Memory TipBooks become accessible like a revolution.
Card 2
HintImagine printing by rubbing paper onto a carved block, creating a mirror image.Memory TipHands on, wood and paper, early printing.
Card 3
HintThink of the material used for writing and printing, lighter than parchment.Memory TipSheets for scribes and printers.
Card 4
HintThink of elegant and decorative handwriting.Memory TipBeautifully written words, a pre-printing art.
Card 5
HintThink of a fine, expensive writing material, used before paper became common.Memory TipAnimal skin, expensive manuscript material.
Card 6
HintThink of a metal container that holds the individual metal letters before printing.Memory TipTypes are arranged, like a tray for printing.
Card 7
HintThink of the part of a printing press that presses the paper onto the inked type.Memory TipPresses the page for a print.
Card 8
HintThink of the person who puts together the individual letters for a page of print.Memory TipAssembles the words, typesetter.
Card 9
HintThink of the revolutionary invention by Gutenberg that allowed for mass production of books.Memory TipGutenberg's breakthrough, metal type, machine.
Card 10
HintThink of a sung story, often a traditional tale.Memory TipA song about a story, often sung.
Card 11
HintThink of small, affordable books sold to the common people.Memory TipSmall, cheap books for everyone.
Card 12
HintThink of public places for socializing and sharing information.Memory TipDrinking, eating, sharing stories.
Card 13
HintThink of a yearly calendar with information about the sky and the seasons.Memory TipYearly guide to the sky and seasons.
Card 14
HintThink of a ruler with absolute power, ignoring laws and rights.Memory TipRule by one, ignoring laws, like a tyrant.
Card 15
HintThink of different branches within a larger religious group.Memory TipDifferent branches of a single faith.
Card 16
HintThink of a religious ruling on a specific legal question in Islam.Memory TipIslamic legal ruling, from a scholar.
Card 17
HintThink of experts on Islamic law, providing interpretations and rulings.Memory TipIslamic law experts, interpreters.
Card 18
HintThink of beliefs that go against the established doctrines of a religion.Memory TipAgainst established religious beliefs, like a dissenter.
Card 19
HintThink of a court that persecuted those who disagreed with the Church.Memory TipReligious court, to find heretics.
Card 20
HintThink of activities that challenge the authority of the government.Memory TipOpposing the government, like a rebel.
Card 21
HintThink of being overly full or satisfied, to the point of being unable to enjoy more.Memory TipOverly full, unable to enjoy more.
Card 22
HintThink of a widespread and intense passion for reading.Memory TipPeople love to read; a book boom.
Card 23
HintThink of the structure and style of a particular type of writing.Memory TipHow a story is told, its style and form.
Card 24
HintThink of a long fictional story with characters and plot developments.Memory TipLong, fictional stories, popular for reading.
Card 25
HintThink of a printing method that uses a flat surface to transfer ink onto paper.Memory TipFlat surface, high-quality printing.
Card 26
HintThink of the cover of a book, designed to make it appealing.Memory TipCover of a book, colorful and attention-grabbing.
Card 27
HintThink of a book with a flexible cover, often cheaper than a hardcover book.Memory TipSoft cover, less expensive, popular with the masses.
Card 28
HintThink of publishing a novel in parts, often in magazines or journals.Memory TipPublished in parts, a novel unfolds bit by bit.
Card 29
HintThink of a print made by carving a design into a block of wood.Memory TipCarved into wood, cheap prints for the masses.
Card 30
HintThink of an exaggerated drawing meant to make fun of someone or a situation.Memory TipExaggerated drawings, often political or social commentary.
Card 31
HintThink of a short pamphlet with a specific message.Memory TipShort pamphlets with a specific message.
Card 32
HintThink of a regularly published magazine or newspaper.Memory TipRegularly published, news and commentary.
Card 33
HintThink of the ways images are used to create meaning and influence people.Memory TipMeaning through images, powerful visual communication.
Card 34
HintThink of the established beliefs and practices of a religion.Memory TipAccepted beliefs, established rules.
Card 35
HintThink of a harmful practice of burning a widow with her husband's body..Memory TipHarmful practice, burning widows, condemned by reformers.
Card 36
HintThink of worshipping images or idols, a practice criticized by some reformers.Memory TipWorshipping images, criticized by some.