Demographic and Social Changes in History

The video explores the European Age of Exploration and its global impact, focusing on the Columbian Exchange, which introduced new foods, animals, and diseases between the Americas and Afro-Eurasia. It highlights the rise of global networks, cultural exchanges, and the spread of religions. The video also discusses European colonization, the development of economic systems like capitalism, and social changes, including the rise of a middle class and shifts in gender roles.

What was the primary cause of the demographic crisis in the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

• Introduction of diseases

• Introduction of new animals

• Introduction of new technologies

• Introduction of new crops

Which of the following was NOT a result of the printing press in Europe?

• Decline in religious debates

• More accessible art and literature

• Spread of scientific knowledge

• Increased literacy rates

Which new religion emerged in India during this era?

• Voodoo

• Sikhism

• Protestantism

• Cult of Saints

What was a significant outcome of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

• Increased agricultural production

• Decline in military conflicts

• Profound cultural and political changes

• Unification of religious practices

Which war is considered one of the first world wars due to its global reach?

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Seven Years' War

• The War of the Roses

• The Thirty Years' War

What was a key feature of modern governments that emerged during European colonization?

• Feudal systems

• Bureaucracies and state banks

• Nomadic governance

• Decentralized political structures

What was the foundation of the global economic system that emerged during this era?

• Free labor

• Coerced labor

• Agricultural expansion

• Technological innovation

Which economic system began to emerge by the late 1700s?

• Mercantilism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

What led to the creation of a middle and urban working class during this era?

• Agricultural advancements

• Rise of feudal systems

• Increased trade and commerce

• Decline in urbanization

What was a significant social change regarding women during this period?

• Women were excluded from education

• Women remained in secondary status

• Women gained equal political rights

• Women dominated the workforce