Which is the oldest book to be printed in Japan ?
The oldest Japanese book, printed in AD 565. is the Buddhist Diamond Sutra, containing Six sheets of text end woodcut illustrations.
Name an Act which was passed by the British government to keep a regular track of the vernacular newspapers.
Why were the printed books popular even among illiterate people ? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2012]
What were the effects of the spread of print culture for poor people in nineteenth century India?
Explain the main features of the first printed Bible. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
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Describe any three main features of the first printed Bible. [CBSE 2014]
Why did the woodblock method become popular in Europe ? [CBSE 2015]
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What were the drawbacks of the handwritten manuscripts ?
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Mention the shortcomings of manuscripts. [CBSE Sept. 2011, 2012, 2014]
What did the spread of print culture in the nineteenth century India mean to :
Reformers
Explain how the print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011]
The printing press is the most powerful engine of progress and public opinion and a force that will sweep despotism away.'
How did China remain a major producer of printed materials for a long time ? [CBSE 2013]
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"The imperial state in China, was the major producer of printed material.” Support this statement with examples. [CBSE 2013. 2012. 2014]
By the 17th century, as urban culture Ans. bloomed in China, the uses of print diversified.’ Explain by giving examples. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
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How did a new reading culture bloom in China ? Explain.
Not everyone welcomed the printed books, and those who did also had fears about it.' Explain by giving examples.
Who said "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one ? ] [CBSE 2010. 11, 12]
Write about the different innovations in the printing technology during the 19th century ? [CBSE Sept. 2010]
Why did some people in the eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism ? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011]
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Assess the impact of print revolution on the European society. [CBSE 2013]
State any three points of importance of penny chapbooks. [CBSE Sept. 2010.2011]
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Describe some of the new printed books which were sold by the pedlars in villages in the eighteenth century Europe. [CBSE-2012, 2014]
Explain the steps which were taken by the British government or the colonial government to control the freedom of press.
"Oral culture and print culture were complimentary to each other”. Justify the statement with any three suitable arguments. [CBSE 2013]
How did the oral culture enter print and how was the printed material transmitted orally ? Explain with suitable examples. [CBSE 2008 (F), Sept. 2012]
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How did the printers manage to attract the people, largely illiterate, towards, printed books ? [CBSE Sept. 2012]
Why did people in the eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism? [CBSE 2011]
Who was the major producer of printed material in China ? For what purpose this material was used ?