Question

Why did some people in 18th century europe think that print culture wouls bring enlightenment and end despotism ? 5

2 - explain how printed culture assisted the growth of nationalism in india. 5


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Answer 1

Due to the following reasons , some people in the 18th century thought that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism .
I SPREADING OF NEW IDEAS .After the coming of print culture , the ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common people .
2 BOOKS AS A MEDIUM OF PROGRESS . By the 18TH century , books became the medium of spreading progress and enlightenment which would change society and the world .

3 IDEAS OF ENGLIGHTENED THINKERS . Print popularised the ideas of enlightened thinkers like Martin Luther who attacked the authority of church and the despotic power of the State .
2 ANS
Print not only stimulated the publication of conflicting opinions amongst communities but it also connected communities and people in different parts of India .
1 NEW IDEAS AND DEBATES .There were many who criticised the existing practices and campaigned for reforms .These debates were carried out openly in public and in print .All this assisted the growth of nationalism
2 PRINT AND NEWSPAPERS . Despite repressive measures nationalist newspaper grew in numbers in all parts of India .They reported on colonial misrule and encourage nationalist activities .

3 VARIOUS IMAGES OF BHARATMATA Painters like Raja Ravi Verma and Rabindranath Tagore drew images of Bhatatmata which produced a sense of nationalism among Indians .