Discuss Johannes Gutenberg's role in the Reformation

What will be an ideal response?


Essay responses should include these points:
• Gutenberg is given credit for publishing the first Bible for circulation, the Gutenberg Bible.
• This type of press, with movable typeset letters, could produce identical copies of the same work.
• Gutenberg is given credit for the easy distribution of the biblical text from Luther's translation, equaling more than a million copies, many in vernacular German.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The stone carved in the shape of a phallus representing Shiva, often found on Hindu temple grounds, is associated with __________.

A. destruction and renewal B. enlightenment C. a state free of the worries of the external world D. Conflict

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Haniwa figures display the Japanese taste for __________.

A. natural materials B. glazed ceramics C. symbolic figures D. theatrical designs

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The Cathedral of Pisa was designed by the master builder __________

A. John of Worcester B. Renier of Huy C. Gislebertus D. Busketos

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