The Impact of the Printing Press

What was Protestantism doing in the 15th century?

• Shaking things up in Christianity at the time.

• A type of ancient Roman festival.

• A branch of Eastern philosophy.

• A style of Renaissance art.

What are primary sources?

• The OG documents straight from the historical source.

• Documents written about history years later.

• Fictional stories set in the past.

• Modern interpretations of old events.

Who are explorers, according to the passage?

• Souls venturing into the unknown of the world.

• People who never leave their homes.

• Individuals who dislike adventure.

• Those who avoid challenges.

What is mapmaking/cartography?

• Transforming the Earth into art, one map at a time.

• A method for predicting the weather.

• A technique for growing plants indoors.

• A process for building bridges.

What does 'New World' refer to in the context of the passage?

• The Americas, where adventures awaited (but advanced societies already existed)!

• Africa, known for its ancient civilizations.

• Asia, the land of spices and silk.

• Australia, the continent of unique wildlife.

The printing press impacted the spread of religious ideas during the Reformation by:

• making it easier to distribute religious texts and ideas widely

• restricting access to religious materials

• slowing down the spread of new religious beliefs

• limiting communication between reformers

The printing press assisted explorers during the Age of Exploration by:

• making it easier to share maps and information

• providing faster ships for travel

• offering financial support for voyages

• creating new navigation tools