Practice Gutenberg And The Printing Press (5.2.1) - Print Culture and the Modern World

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Question 1.
What is movable type?
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Think about letters and how they can be rearranged.
Question 2.
Who invented the printing press?
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He is known for printing the first major book.
3Question 3.
Who is credited with inventing the printing press?
- Martin Luther
- Johannes Gutenberg
- Marco Polo
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Think of the first major book printed.
4Question 4.
True or False: The introduction of the printing press led to increased censorship.
- True
- False
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Consider the reaction of those in power to new ideas.
Question 5.
Evaluate the consequences of the printing press on modern communication methods.
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Consider how the principles of accessibility and information dissemination apply to today’s technologies.
Question 6.
Discuss how Gutenberg's innovations influenced later technological advances in printing and media.
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Think about how each technological step builds on past innovations.

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