Question

question 3 of 20
which shift in global power characterizes the beginning of the modern era?

a. german military technology allowed it to conquer most of western europe.

b. the revival of greek and roman culture brought a focus to those areas of the world.

c. persian and ottoman control of trade routes allowed those empires to become wealthy.

d. the industrial revolution in great britain led to its growth as a superpower.

Explanation:

• Option A: German military conquests (like in WWII) are not the start of the modern era. The modern era's start is more about industrialization and global power shifts from pre - industrial to industrial societies.
• Option B: The revival of Greek and Roman culture (Renaissance) was a cultural movement, not a global power shift that defines the start of the modern era. It was more about intellectual and cultural change within Europe.
• Option C: Persian and Ottoman control of trade routes was during pre - modern times (like the medieval period for the Ottomans' trade control in the Middle Ages). Their wealth from trade was part of the pre - industrial global order.
• Option D: The Industrial Revolution in Britain was a key event that marked the start of the modern era. It led to Britain's economic and military growth, shifting global power as industrialized nations began to dominate non - industrialized ones, with Britain emerging as a superpower due to its industrial might.

Answer:

D. The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain led to its growth as a superpower.