One of Our Own Kind part eleven - vintage printing presses, newspaper printing, newspaper HQs, heavy printing machinery.

One of Our Own Kind part eleven - vintage printing presses, newspaper printing, newspaper HQs, heavy printing machinery.

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the evolution and significance of printing presses, highlighting their role in global communication. It delves into the engineering feats behind these machines, emphasizing their reliability and speed. The narrative also acknowledges the craftsmen who operate and maintain these presses, underscoring their essential contribution to the dissemination of information worldwide.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of printing presses as described in the first section?

To entertain the masses

To make information accessible to the public

To create fictional stories

To produce art pieces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following newspapers is NOT mentioned in the second section?

Pravda of Moscow

The New York Times

The Daily Gleaner of Jamaica

The Times of London

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is mentioned in the context of newspapers in the second section?

The fall of the Berlin Wall

Julius Caesar crossing the channel

The signing of the Magna Carta

The discovery of America

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized about modern printing presses in the third section?

Their environmental impact

Their reliability and efficiency

Their historical value

Their artistic design

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are described as essential in presenting information to the masses in the third section?

Artists

Craftsmen

Editors

Politicians