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One pivotal day that changed the spread of literacy and human civilization was the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440. This innovation allowed for the mass production of books, making literature and knowledge more accessible to the general populace. As a result, literacy rates surged, leading to the spread of ideas, the Renaissance, and the Reformation, fundamentally transforming society and culture. The democratization of knowledge paved the way for the modern world, fostering critical thinking and education.
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What is the Effect of Renaissance?
Led to advancements in Science (Copernicus, Galileo)Led to world exploration (1492)Columbus sailed to the "new world"Art and literature is forever changed. Printing press led to spread of literacy and educationLed to questioning of Church teachings, which erupted with the Protestant Reformation of the 1500'sLays the foundation for "Modern" History
How was the Middle Eastern civilization spread throughout the mediterranean sea?
Phoenicians spread the Middle Eastern civilization throughout the Mediterranean.
What countries egypt greece the Persian Empire or the roman empire is credited with the birth of western civilization?
Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.
How widespread was literacy in the colonies?
Literacy was pretty wide spread throughout the colonies. Between 50% and 85% of colonial men were considered "literate"
Describe the rise of civilization in the americas or the spread of civilization to peripheral regions in africa and asia?
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What were the changes in Victorian times?
Industrialisation. The spread of railways. Improved literacy. Improved health.
How did Minoans spread civilization?
By carrying knowledge to other lands.
How did the spread of Islam to west Africa influence literacy rates?
Islam's spread through West Africa corresponded with a rise in literacy. In order to understand the Qur'an and study it, a person needed to be literate. Prior to this written tradition, most of West Africa was entirely illiterate.
Why did the reformation spread rapidly throughout Europe in a large part?
the invention of the printing press and improvements in literacy.
When did the Cretan civilization spread to Greece?
around the year 15,000 bc
What is the significance of civilization?
Civilization's significance is that it allowed people(homo sapiens) to settle down and let the population grow and spread across the world Civilization's significance is that it allowed people(homo sapiens) to settle down and let the population grow and spread across the world
What was the economic and religious reason for European colonization?
In Africa: 1. Stronger civilization advance their civilization over the weaker. 2. Europe seen as 6eacon of civilization and it was their mission to spread it all over the world. 3. Economic greed
