Question

How can the balance of global power during the early modern era be characterized?

A.Communist countries such as Russia and China became wealthy.
B.Global power and influence shifted from Central Asia to Europe.
C.Middle Eastern military power became a dominant global force.
D.War and famine caused South American nations to lose power.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) Global power and influence shifted from Central Asia to Europe.

The balance of global power during the early modern era can be characterized by "Global power and influence shifted from Central Asia to Europe."

During the early modern era, European powers became the dominant force due to their imperialistic and expansionistic ideas that made them explore and conquer new territories. The British established 13 colonies in North America such as Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. They also colonized many territories in Africa such as Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leona, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania. They reached far places such as Australia and New Zeland. France colonized territories in the Caribbean and parts of Canada. Spain basically established its colonies in South America, and Portugal and the Netherlands also had colonies in Africa.