The Modern Age.Online version Choose the correct answer. by María Ángeles Galindo Barrena 1 This era began with the discovery of America in 1842. a False. b True. 2 Cities grew bigger and schools and universities opened. a True. b False. 3 Some people had a great interest in knowing things. a True. b False. 4 This is a period of long sea voyages and important inventions, for example, the printing press. a True. b False.