Cultural History
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31. The **Enlightenment** promoted the use of reason and science. It had a profound impact on political thought, inspiring which of the following?
32. The **invention of the internet** in the late 20th century has had a massive cultural impact. Which of the following is a primary effect of its widespread adoption?
33. The **Scientific Revolution** (16th-18th centuries) challenged traditional beliefs about the universe. Which of the following astronomers proposed the **heliocentric model**?
34. The **Protestant Reformation** was sparked by Martin Luther's 'Ninety-five Theses'. What was a key concept that he introduced which challenged the authority of the Catholic Church?
35. The **Middle Ages** in Europe (c. 5th-15th centuries) is sometimes called the 'Age of Faith' because of the dominant role of which institution?
36. The **discovery of the Americas** by Europeans in the late 15th century led to a massive exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technology between the New and Old Worlds. This process is known as?
37. The **Enlightenment** promoted the idea of **natural rights**, which are inherent rights not dependent on governments. Which of the following thinkers is most associated with this concept?
38. The **Russian Revolution** of 1917 led to the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy and the establishment of the Soviet Union. This revolution was inspired by the political and economic ideas of which figure?
39. The **Scientific Revolution** fundamentally changed how people viewed the world. Which of the following best describes the key shift in thinking during this period?
40. The **abolition of slavery** in the British Empire in 1833 was a landmark event in social history. This movement was largely a result of the efforts of which group?
41. The **French Revolution** (1789-1799) led to the end of the monarchy in France and had a profound impact on global politics. The revolution was marked by the storming of which prison fortress?
42. The **invention of gunpowder** is a significant cultural landmark. Which civilization is credited with its invention and its use in fireworks and weapons?
43. The **Renaissance** was a period of great artistic achievement. Which artist is known for the **Mona Lisa** and **The Last Supper**?
44. The **invention of the telegraph** in the 19th century revolutionized communication. Who is credited with the invention of a practical electric telegraph and the code that bears his name?
45. The **Mongol Empire**, founded by Genghis Khan, was the largest contiguous land empire in history. Its cultural impact included which of the following?
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