Q. Which of the following events largely started in Europe?
Great Migration
Protestant Reformation
Industrial Revolution
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes:
- The Great Migration: The Great Migration was a period of massive internal migration within Europe that took place between the 16th and 20th centuries. During this time, millions of people moved from rural areas to urban centers in search of economic opportunities, resulting in significant changes to the demographic, cultural, and economic landscape of Europe.
- The Protestant Reformation: The Protestant Reformation was a religious movement that began in the early 16th century and challenged the authority of the Catholic Church in Europe. The movement led to a series of religious wars, the fragmentation of Christendom, and the establishment of Protestantism as a major Christian denomination in Europe.
- The Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid industrialization and technological innovation that took place in Europe and North America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It transformed traditional agrarian societies into industrialized economies, leading to significant changes in the way goods were produced and people lived and worked. The Industrial Revolution also laid the foundation for the modern industrial world and had far-reaching consequences for global economic and political systems.
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