Questions: One of the lecturer's main points is the stress the technological backwardness of China, relative to Western Europe, in the 15th century. True False

The answer is False

The statement provided in the question suggests that the lecturer's main point is to stress the technological backwardness of China relative to Western Europe in the 15th century. However, historical evidence indicates that China was not technologically backward during this period. In fact, China was quite advanced in various fields such as navigation, printing, and gunpowder technology. The 15th century saw the Ming Dynasty in China, which was known for its significant achievements, including the voyages of Zheng He, which demonstrated China's advanced shipbuilding and navigational skills. Therefore, it is unlikely that a knowledgeable lecturer would emphasize China's technological backwardness relative to Western Europe during this time.