print culture and modern world

Which of the following refers to print revolution?

• Invention of printing press

• Shift from hand printing to mechanical printing

• Revolt of people against printed matters

• Handwritten manuscripts for printed books

Aim of Protestant Reformation was to:

• reform religion

• reform the Catholic church

• reform Jewish religion

• to protest against all reform

In ancient India which of the following material was used for writing manuscripts?

• Vellum

• Palm leaves

• Parchment paper

• paper

Complete the sentence with one out of the following words:

The Chinese paper reached Europe through

• Sea Route

• Silk Route

• Buddhist missionaries

• Buddhist merchants

Which of the following was not a reason for the limited popularity of handwritten manuscripts in Europe:

• Manuscripts were fragile.

• They were awkward to handle and could I not be carried around easily.

• The content of manuscripts was rebellious and seditious.

• Copying manuscripts was expensive and time-consuming.

‘The printing press is the most powerful engine of progress and public opinion is the force that will sweep despotism away.’ Who said these words?

• Manocchio

• Louise Sebastien Mercier

• Martin Luther

• Erasmus

Where was the first print technology developed?

• China

• America

• India

• None of the above

why did MARTIN LUTHER write the 95 THESES?

• To criticize the country.

• To criticize the church.

• To criticize the church practices and rituals.

• None of the above.

Who among the following religious reformers wrote Ninty Five These criticising many of the religious practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic church?

• Confucious

• Kitagawa Utamaro

• Martin Luther

• Hi-sang

Which of the following books is the oldest Japanese book, printed in 868 AD containing six sheets of text and woodcut illustrations?

• Diamond Sutra

• Harshcharita

• Brihatsutra

• Mrichkatika