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AP World History Exam Prep

Category - AP World History

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Johannes Gutenberg was pivotal in world history because:
  1. He was the father of the philosophical movement known as Idealism.
  2. He invented the printing press.
  3. He was a famous composer known by the nom de plume, Ludwig van Beethoven.
  4. He founded the Nazi Party.
Explanation
Answer: B - Johannes Gutenberg redefined the human experience when he invented the printing press around 1440. Movable type allowed for the publication of text at a cheaper and faster rate than ever before, ultimately leading to the spread of education, religion, and knowledge. The invention is often considered the most significant event of the modern age.
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