The Surgical Mask Was First Used at the Beginning of the Nineteenth

question 16

True/False

The surgical mask was first used at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

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Definitions:

Political Hierarchy

A system of organization in politics where individuals or groups are ranked according to power or authority.

Modernization Theory

A theory suggesting that societal development occurs through a series of progressive stages, typically moving from traditional to modern industrial societies.

Traditional Society

A society that is largely based on customs, traditions, and pre-modern economic activities such as agriculture.

Modern Society

A societal phase marked by advanced technology, industrialization, rationality, and complex social structures, differentiating it from earlier societies.