Comprehension 11

What was the primary advantage of Gutenberg’s invention of the movable type?

• It made books more durable.

• It made books more affordable and accessible.

• It created unique, hand-written texts.

• • It limited the spread of ideas.

Before the printing press, how were books primarily reproduced?

• By carving on stone tablets.

• Through hand copying.

• • Using early printing machines.

• By oral storytelling.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the invention of the printing press?

• Increased literacy rates.

• Faster dissemination of ideas.

• A decline in intellectual curiosity.

• Contribution to major cultural movements.

How did the printing press impact the Renaissance?

• It hindered artistic expression.

• • It suppressed new scientific theories.

• It facilitated the spread of Renaissance ideas.

• It replaced human creativity with machines.

What factor contributed to the rise in literacy rates after the advent of printing?

• • Schools started using oral methods exclusively.

• Books became cheaper and more accessible.

• Hand-written books became a popular art form.

• Libraries ceased to exist.

The phrase “democratized knowledge” in the context of the passage most likely means:

• Knowledge was restricted to certain groups.

• Knowledge became widely available to all people.

• Knowledge became harder to find.

• Knowledge was no longer valuable.

Which cultural movements were influenced by the printing press according to the passage?

• Renaissance, Reformation, and Scientific Revolution.

• Renaissance and Enlightenment only.

• Scientific Revolution and Industrial Revolution only.

• Reformation and Industrial Revolution only.

What is the primary function of modern libraries, according to the passage?

• To store books for future generations.

• • To serve as quiet spaces for personal reflection.

• To act as hubs for learning and collaboration.

• To replace digital media.

How do libraries help bridge the digital divide?

• • By offering printed books only.

• By providing free internet access and digital literacy programs.

• By closing on weekends.

• By limiting the use of technology within their premises.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit provided by libraries?

• Hosting community events.

• • Offering free educational resources.

• Selling books at a discounted rate.

• Providing quiet spaces for study.