The World of the Renaissance · 1400 to 1600

The Printing Press Revolution

Examining Gutenberg's invention and its role in the spread of ideas across Europe.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why was the printing press considered a turning point in history?
  2. 2How did the availability of books change the lives of ordinary people?
  3. 3What are the parallels between the printing press and the internet today?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Printing and LiteracyNCCA: Primary - Change and Continuity
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
Unit: The World of the Renaissance
Period: 1400 to 1600

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