Spread
Definition
The term "spread" refers to the rapid dissemination or expansion of an idea, religion, or movement across a large geographical area.
Analogy
Imagine spreading Nutella on a piece of toast. Just as the Nutella quickly spreads across the entire surface of the toast, Lutheranism rapidly spread across Europe in the sixteenth century.
Related terms
Printing Press: A revolutionary invention that allowed for mass production of books and pamphlets, making it easier to spread ideas like Lutheranism.
Gutenberg Bible: The first major book printed using movable type on a printing press by Johannes Gutenberg, which made it possible to produce multiple copies and distribute them widely.
Pamphlets: Short booklets or leaflets used to spread information or ideas quickly and easily. In the case of Lutheranism, pamphlets played a crucial role in disseminating Martin Luther's teachings throughout Europe.
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Practice Questions (3)
What led to the rapid spread of nationalism across Europe in the 19th century?
What technology greatly accelerated the spread of Lutheranism across Europe in the sixteenth century?
What cultural change during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries enabled the spread of nationalist sentiments across Europe?
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