The Impact of the Printing Press

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Who invented the movable-type printing press in Europe?

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Johannes Gutenberg

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In what year did Johannes Gutenberg complete the first major book printed using movable type?

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Around 1455

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What was the first major book printed by Gutenberg's press?

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The Gutenberg Bible

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How did Gutenberg’s invention change the production of books?

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Books could be made faster, cheaper, and in greater numbers.

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How did the printing press affect literacy in Europe?

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It increased literacy because more people had access to books.

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Who translated the Bible into English during the 1500s?

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William Tyndale

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Why was Tyndale’s English Bible translation so important?

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It allowed common people to read and understand the Bible in their own language.

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How did Tyndale’s translation help spread religious and educational ideas?

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It made religious texts more accessible and encouraged personal interpretation and learning.

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How were Gutenberg’s press and Tyndale’s translation connected in spreading knowledge?

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The press made it possible to mass-produce Tyndale’s English Bible, spreading it widely.

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What was a major result of the printing press and Tyndale’s Bible for European society?

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Greater access to books and knowledge led to educational growth and new ideas spreading quickly.