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What was one of Ramaswamy Naicker's contributions to social awareness?
What was one of Ramaswamy Naicker's contributions to social awareness?
- He wrote novels about love and romance.
- He founded schools for the upper class only.
- He engaged in political rallies opposing British rule.
- He critiqued the caste system, raising awareness of the plight of people. (correct)
What did Kashibaba's publication focus on?
What did Kashibaba's publication focus on?
- Fictional tales of mill workers' lives.
- The differences between upper and lower classes and exploitation in industries. (correct)
- The agricultural practices of the rural population.
- Literary criticism of established writers.
What significant change occurred regarding press freedom after the revolt of 1857?
What significant change occurred regarding press freedom after the revolt of 1857?
- There was an increase in unrestricted press publications.
- Press freedom was entirely revoked and all publications were banned.
- The colonial government relaxed all previous censorship laws.
- The government adopted a more repressive approach to press freedom. (correct)
Which action was taken by Bangalore cotton mill workers by the 1930s?
Which action was taken by Bangalore cotton mill workers by the 1930s?
What did the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 specifically target?
What did the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 specifically target?
What was the primary reason that handwritten manuscripts could not meet the increasing demand for books?
What was the primary reason that handwritten manuscripts could not meet the increasing demand for books?
Which major innovation is Johann Gutenberg credited with in the 1430s?
Which major innovation is Johann Gutenberg credited with in the 1430s?
What was the first book printed by Johann Gutenberg?
What was the first book printed by Johann Gutenberg?
How did print culture begin in Japan?
How did print culture begin in Japan?
What role did Marco Polo play in the history of print culture in Europe?
What role did Marco Polo play in the history of print culture in Europe?
What city became the hub of new print culture in China during the late 19th century?
What city became the hub of new print culture in China during the late 19th century?
What was one of the methods used for hand-printing before mechanical printing techniques were developed?
What was one of the methods used for hand-printing before mechanical printing techniques were developed?
Which of the following was NOT a challenge associated with handwritten manuscripts?
Which of the following was NOT a challenge associated with handwritten manuscripts?
What was one of the major hurdles in spreading the culture of reading in Europe between 1450 and 1550?
What was one of the major hurdles in spreading the culture of reading in Europe between 1450 and 1550?
What was the significance of Martin Luther's 'Ninety Five Theses'?
What was the significance of Martin Luther's 'Ninety Five Theses'?
What was Menocchio known for in relation to the printed works?
What was Menocchio known for in relation to the printed works?
What did the Church do starting in 1558 to control the spread of ideas?
What did the Church do starting in 1558 to control the spread of ideas?
By the end of the 18th century, what was the literacy rate in some parts of Europe?
By the end of the 18th century, what was the literacy rate in some parts of Europe?
What type of literature was often printed to reach a wider audience during this period?
What type of literature was often printed to reach a wider audience during this period?
What role did chapmen play in the spread of literature in England?
What role did chapmen play in the spread of literature in England?
Which of the following best describes the 'Bibliotheque Bleue' in France?
Which of the following best describes the 'Bibliotheque Bleue' in France?
What was one of the main effects of print culture in relation to the French Revolution?
What was one of the main effects of print culture in relation to the French Revolution?
Which significant development in printing technology occurred in the mid-19th century?
Which significant development in printing technology occurred in the mid-19th century?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the attitudes towards books by the mid-18th century?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the attitudes towards books by the mid-18th century?
What was one of the purposes of penny magazines in the 19th century?
What was one of the purposes of penny magazines in the 19th century?
What was the significance of James Augustus Hickey in the Indian print culture?
What was the significance of James Augustus Hickey in the Indian print culture?
Which language was the first Tamil book printed in India?
Which language was the first Tamil book printed in India?
What role did women play in 19th-century print culture?
What role did women play in 19th-century print culture?
What was the primary purpose of Rammohun Roy's publication of Sambad Kaumudi in 1821?
What was the primary purpose of Rammohun Roy's publication of Sambad Kaumudi in 1821?
In what way did print influence the perceptions of royalty during the 1780s?
In what way did print influence the perceptions of royalty during the 1780s?
Which newspaper was NOT mentioned as one of the publications that emerged during the early 19th century debates around religion?
Which newspaper was NOT mentioned as one of the publications that emerged during the early 19th century debates around religion?
What genre of literature began to gain distinctively Indian forms during the early 19th century?
What genre of literature began to gain distinctively Indian forms during the early 19th century?
What concern did conservative Hindus have regarding the education of women?
What concern did conservative Hindus have regarding the education of women?
Which work by Rashsundari Debi is recognized as the first full-length autobiography by a woman in India?
Which work by Rashsundari Debi is recognized as the first full-length autobiography by a woman in India?
In which context did Jyotiba Phule write his famous book Ghulamgiri?
In which context did Jyotiba Phule write his famous book Ghulamgiri?
What type of literature began to address caste discrimination in the late 19th century?
What type of literature began to address caste discrimination in the late 19th century?
What was Battala known for in the context of publishing?
What was Battala known for in the context of publishing?
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Calligraphy
Calligraphy
The art of beautiful and stylish writing, flourishing in the era before printing presses.
Hand Printing
Hand Printing
The earliest form of printing, involving hand-carved blocks and ink.
Buddhist Diamond Sutra
Buddhist Diamond Sutra
The oldest printed Japanese book, a Buddhist text, printed in AD 868.
Printing Press
Printing Press
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Strasbourg
Strasbourg
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Gutenberg Bible
Gutenberg Bible
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Mass Production of Books
Mass Production of Books
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Shanghai
Shanghai
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Printing Press Impact
Printing Press Impact
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Luther's Theses and the Printing Press
Luther's Theses and the Printing Press
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Prohibited Books
Prohibited Books
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Vernacular Literature
Vernacular Literature
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Rising Literacy Rates
Rising Literacy Rates
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Affordable Books
Affordable Books
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Dissemination of Ideas
Dissemination of Ideas
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Fear of Dissent
Fear of Dissent
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Vernacular Press Act of 1878
Vernacular Press Act of 1878
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Mill Workers' Literacy and Protests
Mill Workers' Literacy and Protests
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Ramaswamy Naicker
Ramaswamy Naicker
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Post-1857 Press Censorship
Post-1857 Press Censorship
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Pre-1798 Press Freedom
Pre-1798 Press Freedom
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Print Culture and the French Revolution
Print Culture and the French Revolution
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Print Popularized Enlightenment Ideas
Print Popularized Enlightenment Ideas
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Print Created Dialogue and Debate
Print Created Dialogue and Debate
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Literature Criticized Royalty
Literature Criticized Royalty
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Children's Press in 19th Century France
Children's Press in 19th Century France
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Women as Readers and Writers
Women as Readers and Writers
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Lending Libraries for Education
Lending Libraries for Education
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Printing Technology Innovations
Printing Technology Innovations
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When was the first printed edition of the Ramcharitmanas published?
When was the first printed edition of the Ramcharitmanas published?
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What new literary form became popular in India during the 19th century?
What new literary form became popular in India during the 19th century?
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Who produced visual images for mass circulation during the 19th century?
Who produced visual images for mass circulation during the 19th century?
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What fear did conservative Hindus have about educating girls?
What fear did conservative Hindus have about educating girls?
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Who authored the first full-length autobiography in Bengali?
Who authored the first full-length autobiography in Bengali?
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Who wrote Ghulamgiri and what was its main theme?
Who wrote Ghulamgiri and what was its main theme?
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How did the print industry reach the poor in the 19th century?
How did the print industry reach the poor in the 19th century?
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How did the print revolution impact society in India during the 19th century?
How did the print revolution impact society in India during the 19th century?
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Print Culture and the Modern World
- Print has become a vital part of modern life, transforming the way information is shared and accessed.
- Before the printing press, books were handwritten, with calligraphy being a significant art form.
- Early printing methods, like hand-printing, were practiced in China, Japan, and Korea.
The First Printed Books
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Print technology originated in China, Japan, and Korea where it evolved from hand-printing.
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By the 17th century, print use diversified in Chinese urban culture.
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Western printing techniques and presses were later adopted in China during the late 19th century.
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Shanghai emerged as a hub for the new print culture.
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Buddhist missionaries introduced hand-printing to Japan around AD 768-770.
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The Diamond Sutra, printed in AD 868, is an important early example of printing in Japan.
Print Comes to Europe
- Chinese paper reached Europe via the Silk Road by the 11th century.
- Marco Polo brought printing knowledge back to Europe in 1295.
- European adoption of printing via woodblocks led to a growing demand for books.
- Producing books was expensive and time-consuming with handwritten manuscripts.
Gutenberg and the Printing Press
- Johann Gutenberg invented a printing press, a significant innovation in the 1430s in Strasbourg, Germany.
- Gutenberg's expertise in polishing stones and goldsmithing techniques was adapted for the new printing press.
- The printing press, perfected by 1448, allowed for efficient and quicker production of books.
- The first book printed by Gutenberg was the Bible, from which 180 copies were produced.
The Print Revolution and Its Impact
- The printing press spurred a new culture of reading, leading to wider access to books and knowledge.
- The printing of books did not immediately increase rates of literacy, but did transform how ideas spread.
- Religious reformers like Martin Luther took advantage of the printing press to spread their ideas and led to religious debate.
- The print revolution spurred changes to interpretations of religion and religious practices, including the Protestant Reformation.
The Reading Mania
- Literacy rates increased in Europe by the late 18th century.
- Penny chapbooks and "Bibliothèque Bleue" (low-cost books) introduced books to all socioeconomic classes.
- Books became important channels for sharing ideas from people in all walks of life, including scientists and important thinkers.
Print Culture and the French Revolution
- Print played a significant role in the conditions that led to the French Revolution.
- Ideas from Enlightenment thinkers were popularized through print.
- The press offered a means for dialogue and debate, with criticism aimed at the monarchy.
The Nineteenth Century
- Children's literature emerged in 1857, marking a new form of printed material.
- Women became more prominent as both readers and writers.
- Books became more accessible in lending libraries, aiding in the education of lower and working classes.
India and the World of Print
- Print technology reached India in the mid-16th century via Portuguese missionaries.
- Various forms of print emerged, especially in religious texts from different traditions.
- Publication of newspapers and the wider dissemination of information through print played an active role in religious and social change.
New Forms of Publication
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Novels, lyrics, short stories became newly popular forms of publication.
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Artists like Raja Ravi Varma contributed to the visual representation of ideas through print
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Women and print became more important as people sought to share ideas through print.
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Educated women challenged cultural expectations and their voices became more prominent in print.
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Print became a forum for public discussion around religion, caste, gender, and politics.
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The printing press revolutionized the ability to quickly produce and spread information.
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Access to information became more accessible and changed the way people understood the world.
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