Question 1

By the end of the eighteenth century,steam power and mechanization had dramatically increased production of

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By the end of the eighteenth century, steam power and mechanization had significantly increased the production of coal, ceramics, and textiles, as these industries were among the first to be transformed by the Industrial Revolution.

Question 2

Much of China's economy was

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Much of China's economy was controlled by the state and closely regulated by government bureaucrats. While there were independent businessmen and some private ownership, overall the state had a significant role in directing the economy through policies like state ownership of strategic industries, subsidizing certain sectors, and setting quotas and prices for production.

Question 3

Inoculation against smallpox,one of the worst killers in the history of human diseases,was

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The practice of inoculation against smallpox was indeed learned by Europeans from the Ottoman Empire. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, the wife of the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, observed the practice in Constantinople and introduced it to Western Europe in the early 18th century.

Question 4

What country had nearly 350 million people by 1800?

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China had nearly 350 million people by 1800, making it the most populous country at the time.

Question 5

What group accounted for most of the population growth in the Americas during the eighteenth century?

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The transatlantic slave trade brought millions of Africans forcibly to the Americas during the eighteenth century, making them the group that accounted for the most population growth.

Question 6

One of the main reasons that the British developed the massive trade in opium with China was

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The British developed the massive trade in opium with China primarily to correct a longtime trade deficit. They were buying more from China (mainly tea, silk, and porcelain) than they were able to sell back, and opium trade helped to balance this deficit.

Question 7

During the eighteenth century,the world's richest society was

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During the eighteenth century, China was considered the world's richest society, largely due to its advanced agriculture, vast population, and significant manufacturing output.

Question 8

The avoidance of cholera outbreaks in Japan was probably because of their

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Question 9

During the eighteenth century,both Japan and France

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Question 10

What events occurred that caused the Mughal Empire to enter a period of economic loss to Europeans?

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The Mughal Empire entered a period of economic loss to Europeans due to the loss of revenues from Bengal, which was their economic powerhouse. The sacking of Delhi by the Persian invader Nadir Shah in 1739 also caused a huge economic loss to the Mughal Empire. These events weakened the Mughal economy and left them vulnerable to European powers such as the British, who took advantage of this weakness to gain control of their trade and territories.

Question 11

The last major outbreak of plague in Europe occurred in

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The last major outbreak of plague in Europe occurred in Marseilles in 1720.

Question 12

The approximate percentage of the population who lived in towns and cities in the Spanish Americas was

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Based on historical research, it is estimated that around 30 percent of the population in the Spanish Americas lived in towns and cities during the colonial period. This urbanization was largely due to improvements in infrastructure and the establishment of urban centers as centers of government and commerce. However, the majority of the population still lived in rural areas and engaged in agriculture and other forms of subsistence livelihoods.

Question 13

In what area did the world's population increase most rapidly during the eighteenth century?

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North America experienced the most rapid population growth during the eighteenth century, largely due to high birth rates and an influx of European immigrants seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom.

Question 14

A way that the ecological exchange created by the addition of the New World's plants and animals to the Old World's may have contributed to the rise in population was that

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Question 15

One of the conditions that promoted the development of steam power in Britain was

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Question 16

What gave French merchants an edge in competing for trade in the Ottoman Empire?

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Tax breaks and naval protection from the French government gave French merchants an edge in competing for trade in the Ottoman Empire.

Question 17

The relentless growth of the slave trade suggests that the population of Africa during the eighteenth century was

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The relentless growth of the slave trade indicates that there was an increasing demand for slaves, which in turn suggests that the population of Africa was also increasing. The growth of the slave trade was not limited to a specific region but was widespread throughout the continent, further indicating that the population was growing.

Question 18

Two inventors associated with the discovery of electricity are

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Benjamin Franklin is known for his famous kite experiment where he discovered that lightning is a form of electricity. Luigi Galvani is known for his experiments with electricity and the body, which led to the discovery of bioelectricity.

Question 19

During the eighteenth century,the practice of Western medicine

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While there were some advancements in Western medicine during the eighteenth century, such as the development of the smallpox vaccine, for the most part it remained limited and ineffective. Many common treatments, such as bloodletting, were actually harmful rather than helpful. It wasn't until later in the nineteenth century that significant progress was made in the field of medicine.

Question 20

Scurvy,a deadly disease that had plagued sailors and others for centuries,was found to be cured by

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Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C, which is predominantly found in fruits and vegetables. Therefore, eating fruits and vegetables would provide the necessary nutrients to cure scurvy. Meat and bread may provide other nutrients but would not be a sufficient source of Vitamin C. Inoculation and rest/fluids are not effective treatments for scurvy as it is a nutritional deficiency disease.

Quiz 20: Driven by Growth: The Global Economy in the Eighteenth Century