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What system did the modern sovereign, territorial nation-state evolve from?
What system did the modern sovereign, territorial nation-state evolve from?
- Republic
- Westphalian states (correct)
- Feudalism
- Confederation
During which period did Australia and the Pacific islands start being incorporated into the European-dominated network of exchange?
During which period did Australia and the Pacific islands start being incorporated into the European-dominated network of exchange?
- Medieval period
- Industrial revolution period
- Early modern period (correct)
- Contemporary period
What role did Europeans and their descendants assume as they encountered 'others'?
What role did Europeans and their descendants assume as they encountered 'others'?
- Military conquerors
- Guardians of universal law and morality (correct)
- Isolationists
- Cultural assimilators
What were Western capitalist enterprises fueled by during the modern period?
What were Western capitalist enterprises fueled by during the modern period?
How did Europeans view themselves in relation to civilizational leadership despite their practices?
How did Europeans view themselves in relation to civilizational leadership despite their practices?
What concept did Europeans and their descendants become increasingly confronted with during the modern period?
What concept did Europeans and their descendants become increasingly confronted with during the modern period?
In what century did the sale of the island of Manhattan occur?
In what century did the sale of the island of Manhattan occur?
What did Europeans remain strangely oblivious to despite their claims to civilizational leadership?
What did Europeans remain strangely oblivious to despite their claims to civilizational leadership?
What did Western capitalist enterprises gain in stature from during the modern period?
What did Western capitalist enterprises gain in stature from during the modern period?
What aspect influenced interdependencies among nation-states in late 18th-century Europe?
What aspect influenced interdependencies among nation-states in late 18th-century Europe?
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