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What does Wallerstein define as 'the endless accumulation of capital'?
What does Wallerstein define as 'the endless accumulation of capital'?
- Colonial commodities production
- Economic orientation
- World-system
- Capitalism (correct)
Which event significantly contributed to the development of the world system according to the text?
Which event significantly contributed to the development of the world system according to the text?
- European Age of Discovery (correct)
- French Revolution
- Scientific Revolution
- Industrial Revolution
What was exported beyond its physical boundaries by the European sphere of influence?
What was exported beyond its physical boundaries by the European sphere of influence?
- Technology
- Cultural artifacts
- Influence (correct)
- Sphere of influence
Which type of production led to monocrop production in areas once having diverse subsistence bases?
Which type of production led to monocrop production in areas once having diverse subsistence bases?
What was the defining attribute of capitalism mentioned in the text?
What was the defining attribute of capitalism mentioned in the text?
Who is described as an American sociologist, historical social scientist, and world systems analyst in the text?
Who is described as an American sociologist, historical social scientist, and world systems analyst in the text?
What initially sparked Wallerstein's interest in world affairs?
What initially sparked Wallerstein's interest in world affairs?
What does Wallerstein argue has contributed to the formation of a capitalist world economy?
What does Wallerstein argue has contributed to the formation of a capitalist world economy?
Which regions benefited the most from the capitalist world economy according to Wallerstein?
Which regions benefited the most from the capitalist world economy according to Wallerstein?
What were the characteristics of areas categorized as the Periphery?
What were the characteristics of areas categorized as the Periphery?
What type of areas were classified as Semi-periphery?
What type of areas were classified as Semi-periphery?
Which regions managed to mostly stay outside the modern world economy?
Which regions managed to mostly stay outside the modern world economy?
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