printing press/books Flashcards
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Precursors to printing press
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ancient precursors: cave painting, clay tablets
modern precursors: chinese clay stamps, korean moving metal type
2
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Johann Gutenberg
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invented printing press in 15th century
3
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Invention of the printing press & its consequences
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loosened the power of the catholic church (they are no longer sole holders of information), message spread more quickly (especially scientific info and news), increased literacy
4
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Enlightenment
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philosophical and intellectual movement in 18th century europe
5
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protestant reformation
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martin luther and his 95 theses
6
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industrial revolution
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mechanization of industries…..people gain leisure time and can read more….now they can read fiction (DIME NOVELS AND PULP FICTION)
