World History - Unit 7 Quizzizz

What is capitalism, the economic system that emerged during the Industrial Revolution?

• An economic system where the government controls production

• A system where the means of production are privately owned

• A system promoting shared ownership of resources

• An ideology focused on communal living

What does laissez-faire refer to, a policy supported by thinkers like Adam Smith during the 18th century?

• Government control of all markets

• Free trade agreements between nations

• Minimal government interference in economic affairs

• High taxation to control economic growth

Define industrialization, the process that transformed economies during the Industrial Revolution.

• The process of building agricultural systems

• The development of factories and machine-based production

• The decline of urban populations

• The creation of international alliances

What is a proletarian, a term used by Karl Marx to describe members of society?

• A factory owner

• A member of the working class

• A government official

• A scholar in economic theory

What is mercantilism, the economic policy European nations adopted during the Age of Exploration?

• An economic theory promoting free trade

• The idea that colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country

• A system of barter between nations

• The establishment of laissez-faire policies

What are tariffs, a tool frequently used during the 19th century to protect national industries?

• Taxes on imported goods

• Subsidies for local businesses

• Regulations on labor practices

• Quotas on domestic production

What is a colony, a structure commonly established by European powers in Africa and Asia during the 19th century?

• A sovereign state with its own government

• A territory controlled and exploited by another country

• An independent nation with a strong economy

• A city-state governed by local leaders

Define imperialism, a policy pursued by European nations during the late 19th century to expand their empires.

• The policy of avoiding foreign entanglements

• The economic dominance of one country over another

• The cultural exchange between nations

• The extension of a nation's power over other lands

What is a monarchy, the form of government used by countries like Britain and France before the modern era?

• A government ruled by elected officials

• A form of government with a king or queen as the head

• A system where the people govern themselves

• A government controlled by a small group of elites

What is nationalism, a belief that grew in the 19th century and fueled independence movements?

• Loyalty and devotion to a nation

• The belief in free-market economies

• A focus on global unity and cooperation

• The rejection of cultural traditions