Hero of Alexander, a Mathematician Who Lived in Rome, Invented

question 87

Multiple Choice

Hero of Alexander, a mathematician who lived in Rome, invented a steam engine in the first century CE. What does this say about William Ogburn's theory of technological determinism?

• A) It strongly supports the theory.
• B) It suggests that ancient Rome was less advanced than was previously suspected.
• C) It demonstrates the ways in which technology always changes society.
• D) It suggests that technological determinism cannot always explain social change.

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