History

Print Culture and the Modern World

Question:

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

Answer:

(i) Fear of negative thoughts : Many were of the opinion that printed words and the wider circulation of books, would have a negative impact on people's minds.
(ii) Rebellious and irreligious thoughts : They feared that if there was no control over what was printed and read, then rebellious and irreligious thoughts might gain importance.
(iii) Destruction of valuable literature :
There was also a fear in the minds of scholars that the authority of ‘valuable' literature would be destroyed.
(iv) Criticism of Roman Catholic Church : Martin Luther was a German monk, priest, professor and a Church reformer. In 1517, he wrote Ninety Five Theses and openly criticized many of the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church. This led to a division within the Church, and led to the beginning of the Protestant Reformation,
(v) Compilation of ancient and medieval scientific text : The ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common people. Ancient and Medieval scientific texts were compiled and published, and maps and scientific diagrams were widely printed. When scientists like Issac Newton began to public their discoveries, they could influence a much wider circle of scientifically minded readers. The writings of thinkers such as Thomas Paine, Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau were also widely printed and read. Thus their ideas about science, reason and rationality found their way into popular literature.

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Print Culture and the Modern World

Q 1.

What medium was used for writing ancient Indian scriptures?

Q 2.

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

Q 3.

Who brought out the first Indian newspaper published in English?

Q 4.

Who developed the first printing press ?

Q 5.

Name the printing presses which published numerous religious texts in vernaculars from the 1880s.

Q 6.

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 7.

What were ballads ? (CBSE 2014)

Q 8.

What was an accordion book"? Describe any two features of hand printing in China ?

Q 9.

Who was Marco Polo?

Q 10.

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

Q 11.

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

Q 12.

What is calligraphy ?

Q 13.

What were Biliotheque Blue ?

Q 14.

What was the basic objective of Ninety Five Theses ?

Q 15.

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

Q 16.

Who wrote Gulamgiri ? (CBSE 2014)

Q 17.

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

Q 18.

State any three points of importance of penny chapbooks. [CBSE Sept. 2010.2011]
Or
Describe some of the new printed books which were sold by the pedlars in villages in the eighteenth century Europe.  [CBSE-2012, 2014]

Q 19.

When was print technology introduced in Japan?

Q 20.

Give a brief description of the first form of print technology.

Q 21.

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

Q 22.

Who was Martin Luther ?

Q 23.

When did the first printing press come to India?

Q 24.

Who was the author of Amar Jiban ?

Q 25.

What was the theme of the book Gulamgiri ?

Q 26.

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

Q 27.

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 28.

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

Q 29.

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

Q 30.

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

Q 31.

Write a brief note on Martin Luther.

Q 32.

What is calligraphy?

Q 33.

Who invented the letter press?

Q 34.

How was sale of books promoted in small towns?

Q 35.

How were ideas and information written before the age of print in India ? How did the printing technique begin in India ? Explain. [CBSE 2008, Sept. 2010]
Or
Explain the role of missionaries in the growth of press in India. [CBSE Sept. 2010]

Q 36.

Who was the major producer of printed material in China ? For what purpose this material was used ?

Q 37.

When and by whom was hand printing technology introduced in Japan ? (CBSE 2014)

Q 38.

Who was Marco Polo ?

Q 39.

Name any four Indian women writers of the 19th century.

Q 40.

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

Q 41.

What did the spread of print culture in 19th century mean to the Reformers ?

Q 42.

Why did some people in eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism?

Q 43.

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

Q 44.

Explain the role of print in the religious reforms in India. [CBSE 2011]

Q 45.

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

Q 46.

What was print revolution ?

Q 47.

Who started publishing Sambad Kaumudi from 1821?

Q 48.

What were Chap books ? (CBSE 2014)

Q 49.

Name two scholars whose writings inspired French people.

Q 50.

Name any two women novelist of the 19th century.