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What was the impact of the invention of movable type in 15th century Europe?
What was the impact of the invention of movable type in 15th century Europe?
- It led to the construction of the Great Wall
- It revolutionized the communication of ideas (correct)
- It resulted in the rise of powerful world leaders
- It caused a decrease in the flow of information
Why did Napoleon Bonaparte fear newspapers?
Why did Napoleon Bonaparte fear newspapers?
- He feared their power to influence people (correct)
- He thought they were a waste of resources
- He didn't want people to be well-informed
- He believed they would incite violence
What action did Qin Shi Huang take to control information?
What action did Qin Shi Huang take to control information?
- Established a free press in many parts of the world
- Encouraged the free flow of information
- Ordered the burning of thousands of books and executed scholars (correct)
- Promoted the publication and distribution of books
What can be inferred about the Chinese emperor's view of published information?
What can be inferred about the Chinese emperor's view of published information?
How have modern leaders in Russia and China acted towards information they do not want the people to see?
How have modern leaders in Russia and China acted towards information they do not want the people to see?
What has been the result of allowing true information to reach the people?
What has been the result of allowing true information to reach the people?
What is the main concern regarding smartphones and social media in the context of news consumption?
What is the main concern regarding smartphones and social media in the context of news consumption?
What do smartphones and social media enable anyone with a device to do?
What do smartphones and social media enable anyone with a device to do?
In addition to informing, what else can news do according to the passage?
In addition to informing, what else can news do according to the passage?
What is an example of news that could divert our attention according to the passage?
What is an example of news that could divert our attention according to the passage?
How can news serve as a way to connect people according to the passage?
How can news serve as a way to connect people according to the passage?
What is emphasized as important in the passage?
What is emphasized as important in the passage?
'News Literacy' refers to:
'News Literacy' refers to:
'Atrocity' is closest in meaning to:
'Atrocity' is closest in meaning to:
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