
Gutenberg & Printing Press
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William Nations
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Gutenberg &
Printing Press
February 1, 2021
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QUICK QUESTION
What is the most important piece of technology to ever exist?
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How did Gutenberg's printing press bring change to Europe?
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CLEAR TARGET
I can analyze the contributions of
Johannes Gutenberg and the printing press.
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Multiple Choice
Where was Johannes Gutenberg born?
England
Italy
Germany
France
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Multiple Choice
What invention is most associated with Johannes Gutenberg?
Light bulb
Telephone
Assembly Line
Printing Press
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Multiple Choice
True or False: The printing press is considered one of the most important inventions in modern times.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
According to the video, what was the likely first item printed on the Gutenberg printing press?
The Bible
A Greek Fable
A German Poem
A German Novel
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Gutenberg and Printing Press
Paper-making and Printing Press travel on Silk Road
Gutenberg improves movable type
The first book printed was the Gutenberg Bible
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Multiple Choice
What is the first book printed on Gutenberg's printing press?
Gutenberg Bible
The Lady of the Rivers
In Praise of Folly
Fahrenheit 451
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Impact
Literacy Rate = number of people who can read
Literacy Rate Skyrocketed
Many people read the Bible for the first time
Spreads Humanist ideas
Catholic Church fears this technology
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the impact of the printing press on Europe?
More people were able to gain knowledge and become educated
The economy suffered as traditional printers were put out of business
There was less and less scientific discovery and experiments
All of the above
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Multiple Choice
What invention leads to an increase in literacy rate in Europe?
Woodblock printing
Gutenberg's printing press
Compass
Technologies that created pigment for ink easier
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Multiple Choice
What invention leads to an increase in literacy rate in Europe?
Woodblock printing
Gutenberg's printing press
Compass
Technologies that created pigment for ink easier
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Multiple Choice
What is one consequence of printing technology in Europe?
Europeans will reject books and reading
Europeans will decrease their trade with China, as they have already obtained their technology
The Catholic Church will encourage this technology to get people greater access to the Bible
New ideas, such as humanism, will circulate easier throughout Europe
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Catholic Church Response
People begin to read science, the Bible, and other works
CATHOLIC CHURCH DID NOT LIKE
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the Catholic Church's reaction to printing technology?
The Catholic Church attempts to censor the printing of books not approved by Church leadership
The Church attempted to buy printing rights to many books to fund the building of new churches
The Catholic Church did not care about the printing press
The Catholic Church embraced the new technology and was excited to share Biblical knowledge with the people.
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Printing Press
February 1, 2021
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