Grade 7 · Social studies
Analyze how printing can affect the spread of ideas
Use a stated comparison to reason about information access without claiming that technology guarantees agreement or literacy.
6 authored questions + worked example
Worked example
A workshop makes 300 printed copies instead of 3 handwritten copies, with distribution to more towns. Which conclusion is supported?
Answer & why
Answer: more copies can reach more readers
The increased supply and wider distribution create the possibility of wider readership.
All questions
All 6 authored questions for this skill.
Question 1
Thousands of copies remain in a locked warehouse. Which factor prevents those copies reaching the public?
- literacy remains a condition of reading the text
- more copies can reach more readers
- agreement is not established by the copy count
- distribution can limit access
A hint
Compare the number of copies, time and cost stated in the evidence.
Answer & why
Answer: distribution can limit access
Copies must actually circulate to become accessible.
Question 2
A printer produces 1,000 pamphlets. Does this alone show that all readers accept the argument?
- more copies can reach more readers
- literacy remains a condition of reading the text
- agreement is not established by the copy count
- distribution can limit access
A hint
Compare the number of copies, time and cost stated in the evidence.
Answer & why
Answer: agreement is not established by the copy count
Copy numbers do not measure readers’ beliefs or agreement.
Question 3
Printing lowers a text’s copying cost, and sellers offer it in additional towns. Which potential effect fits?
- agreement is not established by the copy count
- literacy remains a condition of reading the text
- more copies can reach more readers
- distribution can limit access
A hint
Compare the number of copies, time and cost stated in the evidence.
Answer & why
Answer: more copies can reach more readers
Lower cost and wider availability can extend access.
Question 4
A shipment of printed books never reaches its destination. Which access limit is directly shown?
- distribution can limit access
- more copies can reach more readers
- literacy remains a condition of reading the text
- agreement is not established by the copy count
A hint
Compare the number of copies, time and cost stated in the evidence.
Answer & why
Answer: distribution can limit access
The failure to deliver limits access despite production of the books.
Question 5
A workshop makes 300 printed copies instead of 3 handwritten copies, with distribution to more towns. Which conclusion is supported?
- literacy remains a condition of reading the text
- agreement is not established by the copy count
- more copies can reach more readers
- distribution can limit access
A hint
Compare the number of copies, time and cost stated in the evidence.
Answer & why
Answer: more copies can reach more readers
The increased supply and wider distribution create the possibility of wider readership.
Question 6
A book is available, but some people cannot read its language. Which access condition is highlighted?
- distribution can limit access
- agreement is not established by the copy count
- literacy remains a condition of reading the text
- more copies can reach more readers
A hint
Compare the number of copies, time and cost stated in the evidence.
Answer & why
Answer: literacy remains a condition of reading the text
Possessing a text does not ensure a person can read its language.
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