Question Bank: The Making of a Global World

Which of the following routes was primarily known for the trade of silk?

What impact did the introduction of potatoes have on Europe?

Which disease was primarily responsible for devastating Native American populations after European contact?

Which precious metal became an important trade commodity from the Americas to Europe in the sixteenth century?

What was the primary reason for the Spanish conquest of the Americas?

Cowries were used as a form of currency in which of the following regions?

The Great Irish Potato Famine led to a significant event in which context?

Which two regions were linked by the marine trade during the medieval period?

What type of goods primarily traveled along the Silk Route from Europe to Asia?

The introduction of foods such as maize and tomatoes to Europe occurred after which historical event?

What was a vital component of the trade along the Indian Ocean before European exploration?

What significant role did missionaries play during the pre-modern exchanges?

Which explorer is credited with the European discovery of the Americas?

What cultural exchange took place due to traders and travelers introducing new food crops?

What was the main reason for the decline of indigenous populations in the Americas after European contact?

What were the three main flows identified in the nineteenth-century global economy?

What effect did the abolition of the Corn Laws have on British agriculture?

Why was self-sufficiency in food considered unfavorable in nineteenth-century Britain?

What was the primary reason for the migration of nearly 50 million Europeans to America and Australia?

Which factor significantly influenced the expansion of food production in Eastern Europe, Russia, and America?

The term 'Corn Laws' refers to legislation that aimed to:

What role did railways play in the nineteenth-century global economy?

What factor contributed to Britain’s ability to import food more cheaply than it could be produced domestically?

How did the demand for labor impact migration patterns in the nineteenth century?

What was a key consequence of industrial growth in Britain during the mid-nineteenth century related to food consumption?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between trade and capital flows in the nineteenth century?

What was a significant outcome of the movement of people across borders during the nineteenth century?

During the nineteenth century, which economic change was prompted by population growth in Britain?

What was one reason urban centers grew during the nineteenth century?

Which statement reflects a common misconception about migration in the nineteenth century?

How did the interconnectedness of trade, labor, and capital flow create challenges in the global economy?

Why did many laborers migrate from rural areas to urban centers during the nineteenth century?

What was one significant change in the US economy following World War I?

What economic challenge did Britain face after World War I?

Which major agricultural issue arose as a result of World War I?

What was a direct societal change in workforce roles due to World War I?

What factor led to the post-war economic contraction in Europe?

By 1921, what was a significant statistic about unemployment in Britain?

What type of war was World War I characterized as?

Which country came to dominate the world's financial system after World War I?

What happened to grain prices after Eastern Europe resumed wheat production post-war?

What was the impact of reduced military spending after World War I?

What led to widespread economic instability in the inter-war period?

Which war technology significantly changed combat during World War I?

What was a major concern for workers returning post-war?

By the end of World War I, which country had the most outstanding debts?

How did global trade patterns change as a result of World War I?

What was one of the key lessons economists learned from the inter-war economic experiences?

Which institutions were established at the Bretton Woods Conference?

What was the primary aim of the post-war international economic system?

During which years did the Bretton Woods system lead to significant trade growth?

What role did the United States play in the Bretton Woods institutions?

How were national currencies managed under the Bretton Woods system?

What impact did the Second World War have on post-war economies?

Which country emerged as a dominant economic power post-World War II?

What was one significant characteristic of the Bretton Woods system?

What economic situation preceded the post-war recovery?

How were the IMF and World Bank decisions primarily influenced?

Which event significantly affected economic policies during the post-war era?

What was the fixed price of gold under the Bretton Woods system?

In the context of the post-war economy, what major social issue was addressed?