30 Questions
During which period did the Age of Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution occur?
Early Modern Period
When did the late modern period begin?
Around 1800
What major events marked the transition from the late modern period to contemporary history?
World War I and World War II
What is contemporary history?
The period following the end of World War II
What is the modern era primarily applied to?
European and Western history
What were some significant developments during the modern period?
Political and economic advancements
What is the modern era also known as?
The Age of Imperialism
During which period did the Age of Absolutism begin?
Late Reformation and early Baroque
Which event marked the change from Spanish to British naval supremacy?
Fall of the Spanish Armada
Which war decimated the population in Central Europe by up to 20%?
Thirty Years' War
Which event established modern parliamentary democracy in England?
The Glorious Revolution of 1688
Which period is associated with the rise of the British Empire?
Late 15th to 17th century
Which period is known for the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
18th century
Which period is associated with the Age of Enlightenment and early Age of Revolution?
18th century
During which time period did the European powers begin to colonize the rest of the world?
Late 19th and early 20th century
Which of the following is NOT associated with the modern era?
Traditional religious and ethical norms
What major events caused the Western world to change around 1500?
All of the above
What is the term used to describe the time period between the Middle Ages and the late Enlightenment?
Early Modern Times
What is the term used to describe a movement in art rather than a period of history?
Postmodernity
When was the term 'modern' coined to describe the beginning of a new era?
Before 1585
Which term was introduced in the English language in the 1930s to distinguish the time between the Middle Ages and the late Enlightenment?
Early Modern
During the Industrial Revolution, what replaced an economy based on manual labour?
Industry
What were the main technological advancements that fueled the Industrial Revolution?
Iron-making techniques and steam power
When did the Industrial Revolution occur?
1760-1830
What is the impact of the Industrial Revolution often compared to?
The Neolithic revolution
When did the Napoleonic Era begin and end?
1799-1815
Which stage of the French Revolution is the Napoleonic Era classified as?
Fourth stage
What did the Congress of Vienna set out to do?
Restore Europe to pre-French revolution days
When did the second Industrial Revolution begin?
1850-1900
What has been argued to have increased rapidly in capitalist countries since the Industrial Revolution?
GDP per capita
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of the modern world and the factors that differentiate it from ancient and medieval eras. Explore the concept of progress driven by deliberate human efforts and advancements in various aspects of human activity.
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