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- 1. Multiple Choice
Humans are doing so much damage to the ___________. Therefore, many species are suffering.
carbon footprint
agricultural
environment
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat problems come with increased population in a given area?Crowding, pollution, lack of resourcesA more diverse economyLack of cultural diversity
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a reason the world's population is increasing?
Better health care
Improved food production
Improved ways to communicate
green revolution
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two ways our text says we are connected globally?culture and tradeculture and governmentgovernment and religiontrade and religion
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow might living in an area with LOW population density affect your way of life?Less cultural diversityMore cultural diversityLess space to live inIncreased pollution
- 6. Multiple ChoiceCountries are increasingly linked through culture and trade. This is called:global warmingcultural diffusionglobalizationprotectionism
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is globalization?
The increased flow of trade, people, technology, and culture among countries.
The decreased flow of trade, people, technology, and culture among countries.
The creation of one global empire and government under a singular super power.
The creation of a global cellar network to use phones internationally
- 8. Multiple Choice
What has been an important impact of globalization?
lower cost of goods for consumers
less international competition
increase in isolationism
people are less informed about world events
- 9. Multiple Choice
A large company that has operations in more than one country.
Domestic Corporation
Multinational Corporation
Foreign Corporation
State Corporation
- 10. Multiple ChoiceGlobalization has led to a _____ variety of goods.lessersmallerwiderrestricted
- 11. Multiple Choice
What Is Free Trade?
International trade with taxes other restrictions.
International trade which does not allow goods and services to move freely.
International trade which allows goods and services to move freely across country borders.
Economic sanctions applied by one or more countries against a targeted country, group, or individual.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceInternet technology allows:us to buy shoes from China.improved speed and cost of communicating and moving money around the world.us to communicate with people overseas.to do our school work online.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe globe is 'shrinking' because we:we can talk to people overseas instantly.of climate changecan travel and communicate much quicker than we could years ago.have transnational corporations.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHow has globalization helped spread disease?Less populationBetter medicineEfficient and inexpensive transportationdecreased global trade
- 15. Multiple Choice
What are some negatives of globalization?
Workers are exploited in sweatshops
Pollution and deforestation
Low wages for factory workers in Asia and Africa
All of the answers are correct
- 16. Multiple Choice
What are some positives of globalization?
Cheap sneakers and clothes
Cheap electronics
Information is easy to access and it travels quickly (internet and social media)
All of the answers are correct
- 17. Multiple Choice
When people switched from having to farm for survival to working in factories to pay their bills is called
medieval times
renaissance
industrialization
dark ages
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why has global trade grown since World War 2?
Advances in transportation
Improved Communication
Goods being traded are lighter and easier to move
All of the above
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe movement of Ideas, notions, and innovationsRaceHearthDiffusionAssimilation
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following indicators describes popular culture?rural/subsistence agriculturemass communication and consumerismisolated and uniquestrong oral history (folklore)
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best accounts for the universal appeal of blue jeans?Adoption of unique folk cultureNeed for durable clothingImpact of high income on clothing habitsDiffusion of popular culture
- 22. Multiple ChoiceCulture is spread by...Movement of peopleTV and InternetWar and conquestAll are correct
- 23. Multiple ChoiceLanguage, religion, government, and entertainment areexamples of the elements of culturecharacteristics of globalizationwhat makes up an ethnic groupthe three things that make a society level
- 24. Multiple Choice
The movement of people from one place to live in another.
migration
rate of natural increase
Human Development Index
Gross Domestic Product
- 25. Multiple Choice
A negative effect of globalization is _________.
a.better jobs
b. the ability to communicate with people all over the world
c. technology
d. loss of jobs
- 26. Multiple Choice
Globalization is:
the introduction of the internet to make us closer to others in the world.
the breakdown of traditional barriers between nations through technology and transport
faster travel around the world
the movement of ideas around the world.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceGlobalisation is good because of an ________________ in standard of living , but is bad because there is a _____________ in local cultures and traditionsincrease / decreasedecrease / increaseincrease / increasedecrease / decrease
- 28. Multiple Choice
What are some positive effects of Globalisation ?
Increased freedom to travel and immigrate, better access to medicine, information, and technology.
Lower prices for developed countries and low paying jobs in underdeveloped countries
Less pollution in the world
All of the above
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe process where corporations turn over production roles outside the the company is known as:OutsourcingFordist MovementSecondary SectorFair Trade
- 30. Multiple Choice
Why is it important to learn about other cultures?
To understand what makes religions and diffusions.
To see the connections between the United States and the World; to become an informed member of the world.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which is not a way in which technology makes the world seem smaller.
Our eyes hurt when we look at screens
Communication technology links people around the world.
Faster transportation makes it easier to travel long distances
Skype and social media make it easier to convey new ideas
- 32. Multiple Choice
Generally, there has been an outsourcing of ............. to China?
Services
Manufacturing
Jobs
both jobs and manufacturing
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the below is the correct definition for an economic migrant?People who flee their homes due to fear of persecution or death.Someone who moves from place to place inside the borders of a country.A person whose primary motivation to move is to seek employment.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is cultural imperialism?Influencing a country through politics and popular culture.Forcing another country to accept a different culture (e.g. legally/ militarily).
- 35. Multiple Choice
Setting up businesses abroad to produce parts and products for domestic use or sale.
globalization
connectivity
outsourcing
free trade
- 36. Multiple Choice
The level of wealth, goods, and necessities available for people to live.
standard of living
outsourcing
globalization
connectivity
- 37. Multiple Choice
To discriminate means _____ .
to move to another country to escape problems
to start farms and businesses in exchange for citizenship
to protest against companies that want to hurt the environment
to treat people unfairly because they belong to a certain group
- 38. Multiple Choice
A place is diverse if ________ .
people all have similar traditions
everyone speaks the same language
people celebrate the same holidays
there are different types of people and cultures
- 39. Multiple Choice
America has many different types of food because _____ .
people from many cultures live here
people brought all of these foods from Europe
our foods all come from Native American culture
people who immigrate here only eat American food
- 40. Multiple Choice
Why is it important to understand cultural norms?
It's not important.
So we can communicate better with people from different cultures.
So we can speak their language.
None of the above.
- 41. Multiple Choice
Societies, communities, and individuals...
always have the same culture.
do not have culture.
can have different cultures even though they are in the same country.
are places you should visit
- 42. Multiple Choice
Our ____________ of our own culture is sometimes better than other cultures.
communicate
assume
perception
similar
- 43. Multiple Choice
Cultural diffusion refers to a group
forcing others to conform to their culture
not letting other cultures influence theirs
spreading its culture to other groups
migrating to a new place
- 44. Multiple ChoiceThe belief that one culture is naturally superior to others is known as what?racismethnocentrismegotismxenophobia
- 45. Multiple Choice
The blending of culturally distinct groups into a single group with a common culture and identity is called...
Ethnocentrism
Diffusion
Assimilation
People over the ages of 55 account for more arrests than do people under the age of 25
- 46. Multiple Choice
All of the following words could be used to describe globalization EXCEPT:
Connected
Interdependent
Moving
Independent
- 47. Multiple Choice
Why has globalization caused urbanization?
City life is considered more fun than rural life.
Cities are centers of industry & possess jobs for people.
Globalization has made farms unnecessary.
Cities are less fun than rural life.
- 48. Multiple Choice
Which of the following occurrences are examples of illicit trade?
Buying counterfeit or "knock-off" goods
Selling goods for cash to avoid paying taxes
Buying goods that are illegal to possess, such as bazookas
all are correct answers
- 49. Multiple Choice
A fear of foreigners or foreign ideas is known as:
xenophobia
xenoblast
xylan
Cultural relativism
- 50. Multiple Choice
When elements of culture spread & are then incorporated into other cultures, it is known as:
Cultural relativism
Cultural diffusion
Multiculturalism
Ethnocentrism
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