In detail, describe the impact of the printing press. What made this one of the most significant inventions of European history? What major events did the printing press allow or encourage?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Fast reproduction of texts
2. Offered people the ability to share ideas rapidly and over distance
3. Opportunities to promote new religious ideas
4. The ability of the state to use the press as a means of indoctrination
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Discuss the three most important reasons for the rise and fall of Populism. What role did the election of 1896 play in its demise?
What will be an ideal response?
What famous warrior from the Iliad denies aid to Latinus in the fight against Aeneas?
a. Odysseus b. Achilles c. Ajax d. Hector e. Diomedes
As a general rule, as incomes rise in a country,
a. the birth rates also rise. b. birth rates remain about the same. c. there is too little evidence to say anything certain about birth rates. d. the birth rates fall.
The industrial production of which country played a vital role in paving the way for Allied victory in World War II?
a) United States b) Soviet Union c) Britain d) France