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(a) Why did the Roman Catholic Church begin keeping an Index of Prohibited Books from the mid 16th century? Explain by giving five reasons.
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(b) Assess the involvement of women in the growth of novels in 18th century and give two examples of it. **
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(b) Assess the involvement of women in the growth of novels in 18th century and give two examples of it. **
Solution:
(a)
(i) It was feared that if there was no control over the printed material, then rebellion and irrational thoughts might spread.
(ii) Many monarchs felt that if no control was applied, then printed books could lead to rebellions against the state authorities.
(iii) Many religious authorities felt that free print material could make the people rebel against their cherished religions.
(iv) Even many writers and artists began to fear that if no control was extended on the printed materials, the authorities of the valuable publications would be destroyed.
(i) It was feared that if there was no control over the printed material, then rebellion and irrational thoughts might spread.
(ii) Many monarchs felt that if no control was applied, then printed books could lead to rebellions against the state authorities.
(iii) Many religious authorities felt that free print material could make the people rebel against their cherished religions.
(iv) Even many writers and artists began to fear that if no control was extended on the printed materials, the authorities of the valuable publications would be destroyed.
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