Many people believe a European named Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. However, Gutenberg’s press was actually building on inventions that appeared centuries earlier in China.

What is the connection between the ideas in these sentences?

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problem and solution
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comparison
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contrast
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cause and effect

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The connection between the ideas in these sentences is contrast. The first sentence presents the common belief that Gutenberg invented the printing press, while the second sentence contrasts this by providing the information that his press built on earlier inventions from China. This highlights the difference between the belief in Gutenberg as the sole inventor and the reality of the historical context.