Which of the Following Developments Originated in Europe and Became

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following developments originated in Europe and became a global phenomenon within 250 years?

• A) The Agricultural Revolution
• B) The French Revolution
• C) The Protestant Reformation
• D) The Industrial Revolution

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