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When did the late modern period begin?
When did the late modern period begin?
- 1800 (correct)
- 1500
- 1700
- 1945
What significant events occurred during the early modern period?
What significant events occurred during the early modern period?
- Feudalism, Crusades, Age of Discovery
- World War I, World War II, Age of Exploration
- Renaissance, Middle Ages, Napoleonic Wars
- Age of Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, Age of Revolutions (correct)
What does contemporary history refer to?
What does contemporary history refer to?
- The period following the Industrial Revolution
- The period following the Age of Enlightenment
- The period following the end of World War II in 1945 and continuing to the present (correct)
- The period following the Renaissance
What characterized the modern era in terms of development?
What characterized the modern era in terms of development?
What was the transition involved in the late modern period?
What was the transition involved in the late modern period?
Flashcards
Late Modern Period
Late Modern Period
The period from 1800 onwards, marked by significant changes in science, politics, warfare, and technology.
Age of Enlightenment
Age of Enlightenment
A period of intellectual and philosophical movement that emphasized reason, logic, and individual rights.
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
A period of rapid technological advancements, particularly in manufacturing and transportation.
Age of Revolutions
Age of Revolutions
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Contemporary History
Contemporary History
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Study Notes
Periods of History
- The late modern period began around the mid-20th century, with the exact dates varying among historians.
Early Modern Period
- The early modern period, which lasted from the 15th to the 18th century, was marked by significant events such as the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the rise of nation-states.
Contemporary History
- Contemporary history refers to the period of time from the mid-20th century to the present day, characterized by the dominance of the United States and the Soviet Union, and later, the emergence of globalization.
Modern Era
- The modern era was characterized by rapid development, which was driven by the Industrial Revolution, the rise of capitalism, and the growth of science and technology.
Late Modern Period Transition
- The late modern period involved a significant transition from the dominance of industrial capitalism to the emergence of post-industrial societies, marked by the decline of traditional manufacturing and the growth of the service sector and knowledge-based economies.
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