Question

question 4 of 5
how is the modern era similar to the classical era?

a. both eras were periods when globalization went into decline because of prolonged wars.

b. both eras experienced increased trade between europe and the americas.

c. both eras experienced massive expansion of industrialization and high pollution.

d. both eras were strongly influenced by civilizations that became \superpowers.\

Explanation:

• Option A: Globalization declined in neither the modern era (which has increasing globalization) nor the classical era (e.g., Roman trade networks expanded), so A is wrong.
• Option B: Trade between Europe and the Americas began after the classical era (with the Columbian Exchange in the early modern period), so the classical era had no such trade, B is wrong.
• Option C: Industrialization started in the modern era (Industrial Revolution), and the classical era had no industrialization, so C is wrong.
• Option D: In the classical era, civilizations like Rome or Han China were dominant ("superpowers" in their context), and in the modern era, nations like the US, USSR (during Cold War) were superpowers, so both eras were influenced by dominant civilizations.

Answer:

D. Both eras were strongly influenced by civilizations that became "superpowers."