Cultural History
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76. The **invention of the vaccine** by Edward Jenner in the late 18th century was a major turning point in public health. He developed the first vaccine against which disease?
77. The **Industrial Revolution** saw the growth of new social classes. Which of the following best describes the **new middle class** that emerged during this period?
78. The **Renaissance** was a cultural movement that emphasized **humanism**. Which of the following is a key aspect of humanism?
79. The **Byzantine Empire**, which emerged from the eastern half of the Roman Empire, had its capital in which city?
80. The **Civil Rights Movement** in the United States used nonviolent protest as a key strategy. This approach was heavily influenced by the philosophy of which leader?
81. The **invention of the telegraph** in the 19th century had a profound impact on journalism. What was a key effect on how news was reported?
82. The **invention of the automobile** in the early 20th century transformed society. What was a significant cultural effect of the mass adoption of the car?
83. The **Protestant Reformation** in the 16th century saw a significant cultural shift in music. What was a key change in sacred music during this period?
84. The **ancient Olympic Games**, a major cultural event in ancient Greece, saw competitors from various city-states compete. What was the cultural significance of the Olympic truce?
85. The **fall of the Berlin Wall** in 1989 was a momentous event in world history. What was a key cultural and political effect of its fall?
86. The **invention of the compass** in ancient China had a major impact on cultural history. What was its primary effect on global affairs?
87. The **invention of the telegraph** in the 19th century had a profound impact on communication. Who is credited with the invention of a practical electric telegraph and the code that bears his name?
88. The **Black Death** was a devastating pandemic that swept through Europe, Asia, and North Africa in the 14th century. Which of the following was a key cultural effect of this plague?
89. The **Silk Road** was a key network of trade routes. Its cultural impact included which of the following?
90. The **Protestant Reformation** in the 16th century was sparked by the 'Ninety-five Theses'. What was a key concept that he introduced which challenged the authority of the Catholic Church?
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