History

Print Culture and the Modern World

Question:

Mention any four social values which print culture promoted.

Answer:

(i) Print culture promoted application of reasoning and rationality.
(ii) It created a new culture of dialogue and debate.
(iii) It did open up the possibility of thinking differently.
(iv) It promoted spirit of people's rule i.e., democracy.

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Print Culture and the Modern World

Q 1.

Who developed the first printing press ?

Q 2.

Name an Act which was passed by the British government to keep a regular track of the vernacular newspapers.

Q 3.

What medium was used for writing ancient Indian scriptures?

Q 4.

Who brought out the first Indian newspaper published in English?

Q 5.

What was the role of cartoons and caricatures in the French Revolution ?

Q 6.

Who invented power driven cylindrical press ? What were its advantages ?

Q 7.

What was the theme of the book Gulamgiri ?

Q 8.

What was the basic objective of Ninety Five Theses ?

Q 9.

Why were the printed books popular even among illiterate people ? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2012]

Q 10.

What were the effects of the spread of print culture for poor people in nineteenth century India?

Q 11.

How did China remain a major producer of printed materials for a long time ? [CBSE 2013]
Or
"The imperial state in China, was the major producer of printed material.” Support this statement with examples.  [CBSE 2013. 2012. 2014]

Q 12.

Why did the woodblock method become popular in Europe ? [CBSE 2015]
Or
What were the drawbacks of the handwritten manuscripts ?
Or
Mention the shortcomings of manuscripts. [CBSE Sept. 2011, 2012, 2014]

Q 13.

Who was Marco Polo?

Q 14.

What is calligraphy?

Q 15.

What is calligraphy ?

Q 16.

What were ballads ? (CBSE 2014)

Q 17.

Who was Martin Luther ?

Q 18.

What were Biliotheque Blue ?

Q 19.

Why did Governor General Warren Hastings persecute Hickey ?

Q 20.

Who wrote Gulamgiri ? (CBSE 2014)

Q 21.

What did the spread of print culture in the nineteenth century India mean to :
Reformers

Q 22.

Explain how the print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011]

Q 23.

Explain how print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India.

Q 24.

By the 17th century, as urban culture Ans. bloomed in China, the uses of print diversified.’ Explain by giving examples.  [CBSE Sept. 2010]
Or
How did a new reading culture bloom in China ? Explain.

Q 25.

Explain the main features of the first printed Bible. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
Or
Describe any three main features of the first printed Bible. [CBSE 2014]

Q 26.

How did the urban population use the print media?

Q 27.

How did the print revolution influence the reading habit of the people of Europe?

Q 28.

Write a brief note on Martin Luther.

Q 29.

Not everyone welcomed the printed books, and those who did also had fears about it.' Explain by giving examples.

Q 30.

Describe the issue of caste as taken by the novelists in India. [CBSE 2013]

Q 31.

Name the countries where the earliest kind of print technology was developed.

Q 32.

What was print revolution ?

Q 33.

Who said "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one ? ] [CBSE 2010. 11, 12]

Q 34.

Name two scholars whose writings inspired French people.

Q 35.

Write about the different innovations in the printing technology during the 19th century ? [CBSE Sept. 2010]

Q 36.

Why did some people in the eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism ? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011]
Or
Assess the impact of print revolution on the European society. [CBSE 2013]

Q 37.

Mention any four social values which print culture promoted.

Q 38.

The printing press is the most powerful engine of progress and public opinion and a force that will sweep despotism away.'

Q 39.

Write short notes to show what you know about:
a) The Gutenberg Press
b) Erasmus's idea of the printed book
c) The Vernacular Press Act
c) The Vernacular Press Act

Q 40.

How were earlier books printed (before 15th century) ? Explain.

Q 41.

Explain the steps which were taken by the British government or the colonial government to control the freedom of press.

Q 42.

How was sale of books promoted in small towns?

Q 43.

"Oral culture and print culture were complimentary to each other”. Justify the statement with any three suitable arguments. [CBSE 2013]

Q 44.

How did the oral culture enter print and how was the printed material transmitted orally ? Explain with suitable examples.  [CBSE 2008 (F), Sept. 2012]
Or
How did the printers manage to attract the people, largely illiterate, towards, printed books ? [CBSE Sept. 2012]

Q 45.

Why did people in the eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism?  [CBSE 2011]

Q 46.

Which is the oldest book to be printed in Japan ?

Q 47.

What is manuscript ?

Q 48.

What were Chap books ? (CBSE 2014)

Q 49.

Who printed the first Tamil book ?

Q 50.

Name the first Weekly that appeared in India. Who bought it out ? (CBSE 2014)