Which city became the perceived center of Western civilization by the middle of the nineteenth century ?
Correct answer: C. London
- A. Paris
- B. Tokyo
- C. London
- D. Amsterdam
Explanation
By the mid-nineteenth century, London was widely viewed as the centre of Western civilization because of Britain's industrial power, imperial reach, commerce and cultural influence. Paris remained important, but the question's Victorian context points to London.
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