Question

what technological advance helped home video games become more popular in the late 1970s?

○ the personal computer

○ the complex machine

○ the internet

○ the game cartridge

○ the simulation game

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "the personal computer" was emerging but not the key for home video games' popularity in the late 1970s.
• "the complex machine" is too vague and not a specific technological advance related to video games.
• "the Internet" was not widely available or used for home video games in the late 1970s.
• "the game cartridge" allowed users to play multiple games on a console (like the Atari 2600), which significantly boosted the popularity of home video games in the late 1970s.
• "the simulation game" is a type of game, not a technological advance.

Answer:

D. the game cartridge