Before the era of mass printing, knowledge was passed down verbally, and the most important and sacred stories were often sung or rendered as poetry.

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Masters said the abundance of knowledge about the era actually creates problems for game makers.

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It became the global epicenter for scientific knowledge and a gathering place for the most brilliant minds of that era.

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In an era where media and ICT are becoming the primary means of delivering information and knowledge, it is more than ever necessary to provide all citizens, especially youth, with the skills and abilities to critically analyze, use and create information.

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