Technically, no, it is false that China has finally halted the spread of the Gobi Desert by planting trees, since although they are currently using this tactic, it has not led to a full "halt".
John Dewey, American educator, wrote the very influential book called "Democracy and Education". He was a wise man with strong political and social issues, that's why his ideas are considered to be the most influential in education and social reform throughout the educational history of America. He is often associated with a terms of pragmatism and functional psychology.
If this is a true or false question i believe it is True
The social factors that helped bring about the reformation were; 1. The renaissance values of Humanism and secularism led people to question the church. 2. The printing press helped to spread ideas critical of the Church. The political factors that helped bring about the reformation were; 1. Powerful monarchs challenged the Church as the supreme power in Europe. 2. Many leaders viewed the pope as a foreign ruler and challenged his authority. The Economic factors that helped bring about the reformation were; 1. European princes and kings were jealous of the Church's wealth. 2. Merchants and other resented having to pay taxes to the Church.
507 years ago is the answer.