The Rise of the West - Yellow Section

In which decade did William McNeill write his first book on global history?

• 1920s

• 1940s

• 1960s

• 1980s

According to McNeill, what were the important ideas that spread around the world after 1750?

• Agriculture, religion, and art

• Industrialism, science, and democratic political faiths

• Trade, exploration, and colonization

• Warfare, conquest, and empire-building

Who invented the concept of the West?

• William McNeill

• Scholars and politicians in Western Europe

• American historians in the 1960s

• Ancient civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia

What was the political purpose of the idea of the West?

• To justify and explain the dominance of European nations

• To promote cultural diversity and equality

• To challenge the power of Western civilization

• To encourage global cooperation and collaboration

Why were historians like McNeill focused on the 'rise of the West'?

• Because Western ideas were triumphant at that time

• Because they wanted to challenge the dominance of the West

• Because they were influenced by Soviet communism

• Because they believed in the backwardness of other cultures

What did Americans believe about other parts of the world during the Cold War?

• They were modern and advanced

• They were allies of the West

• They were backward and needed to be modernized

• They were authoritarian and undemocratic

What did 'modern' mean to most people around the world?

• Western

• Traditional

• Technological

• Progressive

What was the economic situation in the United States during the early 1960s?

• Rapid industrial growth

• Severe economic recession

• Stagnant economy

• Hyperinflation