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