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Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective - Quiz
Contributed by: Casey
  • 1. Which country is often cited as a case of late industrialization?
A) Germany.
B) United States.
C) Russia.
D) Japan.
  • 2. In historical terms, which region is often associated with prolonged economic backwardness?
A) Western Europe.
B) East Asia.
C) North America.
D) Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • 3. Which historical event marked a significant shift towards industrialization for many European countries?
A) World War I.
B) The Industrial Revolution.
C) The Cold War.
D) The French Revolution.
  • 4. Which economic policy is likely to encourage development in backward economies?
A) Maintaining high tariffs on imports.
B) Investment in education and infrastructure.
C) Reducing state involvement in the economy.
D) Encouraging emigration of skilled workers.
  • 5. Which approach argues that backwardness is primarily due to cultural factors?
A) Cultural determinism.
B) Economic liberalism.
C) Historical materialism.
D) Structuralism.
  • 6. Which country is often cited as an example of successful late industrialization?
A) United Kingdom.
B) South Korea.
C) Italy.
D) India.
  • 7. What is an essential feature of 'catch-up' growth?
A) Adoption of existing technologies.
B) Total isolation from global markets.
C) Only focusing on agriculture.
D) Rejection of foreign ideas.
  • 8. Which theory focuses on the role of institutions in economic development?
A) Neoclassical Economics.
B) Marxian Economics.
C) Classical Economics.
D) New Institutional Economics.
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