Which of the following statements is true about the world at the end of the twentieth century?
A the standard of living in the least economically developed countries of the world rapidly approached that of the most developed countries
B the pace and intensity of international contacts accelerated as a result of transportation and communication breakthroughs
C the world balance of power was reversed as the West no longer had a military advantage over non-Western countries
D world religions were in decline as the spread of science and secularism intensified
Answer: B