What is World Systems Theory?

(1) What is World Systems Theory? Who came up with this theory? What are its main arguments about the core vs periphery?(2) The documentary Overpopulated argues that the world population is stabilizing. List two main reasons it makes this argument?(3) What does an animist religion worship? What does a polytheist religion worship? What key factors do Abrahamic faiths and societies that practice them have in common?(4) How are languages connected to empires? What political and economic forces have led to the current global domination of English as a language?(5) What major international organizations shape our current geo-political landscape? Pick two, describe their history, and explain why they are important.