Answer:
<h3>The invention of gunpowder.</h3>
Explanation:
- The post classical era often called as post ancient period is the period between 6th century AD to 15th century AD. This period is also known as the medieval period and is known for the various discoveries and inventions made during this age.
- It was during the post classical era China invented the four greatest inventions of all time. They were the gunpowder, printing press, paper and compass.
- The invention of gunpowder changed the whole scenario of warfare. It had a very powerful impact on the ways of battles and warfare all over the world.
Answer:
The meanings attached to social actions and symbols are socially constructed and contextually situated (A)
Explanation:
The sociological perspective can teach Amy that the meanings attached to social actions and symbols are socially constructed and contextually situated. Hence it is possible for Amy to use sign language in such control if she does not understand the language and culture of France. This means that social actions such as language learning and speaking as well as adapting to the culture of a person, is socially constructed.
Answer:
1. Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.
2. Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
3. Citizens have a fear of the outside world.
4. Citizens live in a dehumanized state.
5. The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.
Explanation:
The passage in the question is from the very first paragraph of the text of Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron", a novel about a dystopian world. This excerpt shows the perceived "perfect utopian world' whereas the citizens still seem to be under the constant threat of being 'punished'.
The passage is also an example of the characteristics of a dystopic world that is the setting of the story. Here, propaganda is used as a means to control the citizens, with the restriction of the information and various other independent thoughts. This led to the fear and reluctance of the citizens in associating with the outside world, and the dehumanization of the perceived perfect society. All these is an illusion that the society they are living is the perfect utopian world.
