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Gutenberg is generally credited with inventing printing by movable type. (Printing by using carved woodblocks was already known).

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Why was Johann Gutenberg's invention so important?

because he potatoes on the ground and made the printing press


What was Johann Gutenberg great contribution to the world?

Johann Gutenberg is best known for inventing the movable type printing press around 1440, which revolutionized the way information was disseminated. This innovation significantly lowered the cost of producing books, making literature and knowledge more accessible to the general public. Gutenberg's printing press played a crucial role in the spread of the Renaissance, Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution, fundamentally transforming education and communication. His most famous printed work, the Gutenberg Bible, exemplified the quality and impact of printed materials in that era.


How did Johann Gutenberg's invention the printing press affect Europe in the late 1400s and 1500s?

Johann Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized Europe by drastically increasing the production of books, making literature and knowledge more accessible to the general public. This democratization of information facilitated the spread of Renaissance ideas, challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, and played a crucial role in the Protestant Reformation. As a result, literacy rates rose, and a more informed society emerged, leading to significant cultural and social transformations across Europe in the late 1400s and 1500s.


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How did Johannes Gutenberg change the world views with the printing press?

Becuase people didn't have to go all the way across the world too get information he couk