Which Invention Ushered in the Industrial Societies

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which invention ushered in the industrial societies?

• A) The plow
• B) Money
• C) The steam engine
• D) The computer
• E) The trading centre

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Definitions:

Compute

To calculate or determine by mathematical methods.

Month

A period of time, typically used as a basic time unit for planning and accounting, roughly based on the natural period related to the motion of the Moon.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods that are completed in a specific accounting period, including costs of materials, labor, and overhead attributable to the production process.

Period Costs

Costs that are not directly tied to production and are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.