Print Culture and the Modern World: The First Printed Books in China
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What was Ukiyo a term used for?

  • Chinese manuscripts
  • Monastic libraries
  • European tea house gatherings
  • Pictures of a floating world (correct)
  • What did Marco Polo bring back from China to Italy?

  • Italian paintings
  • Tea house culture
  • Knowledge of woodblock printing (correct)
  • Chinese manuscripts
  • What major development occurred in 1430?

  • Chinese paper reached Europe via silk routes
  • Johann Gutenberg developed the first known printing press (correct)
  • Italian luxury editions were handwritten on vellum
  • Marco Polo returned to Italy
  • What impact did the printing press have on book production?

    <p>Reduced cost and time required for each book produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did printed tracts and newspapers influence society?

    <p>Shaped the nature of debate and discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major producer of printed material during the early periods of printing?

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

    In which century did print usage diversify, with merchants using it to collect trade information?

    <p>17th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country introduced hand printing through Buddhist missionaries from China?

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

    What city became the hub of new print culture during the historical period discussed in the text?

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

    Which book, dating back to AD 868, is mentioned as one of the oldest books with woodcut illustrations?

    <p>Diamond Sutra</p> Signup and view all the answers

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