7.1 - The Beginnings of Modern Mass Media
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Practice Questions
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What is mass media?
💡 Hint: Think about types of media like TV and newspapers.
Who invented the printing press?
💡 Hint: His invention is pivotal in history.
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Who is credited with the invention of the printing press?
💡 Hint: Think about who helped spread literature widely.
True or False: The printing press initially targeted a mass audience.
💡 Hint: Consider who could read at that time.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of print media in shaping public opinion during key historical moments in India, such as the freedom movement.
💡 Hint: Consider specific incidents where media inspired collective action.
Discuss how advances in communication technology (post-print media) affected the political landscape in India.
💡 Hint: Think about technological shifts and their influence over time.
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