30 Questions
What is the central argument of Peter Berger regarding the contemporary world?
It is becoming more religious.
In Malaysia, what role does the government give to religion?
A central role.
What is unique about the Iranian government, according to Ayatollah Khomeini?
It is a spiritual government.
What is the focus of the Islamic schools (pesantren) in Indonesia, aside from Islam?
Modern science, social sciences, modern banking, civic education, rights of women, pluralism, and democracy.
What was the reason for King Henry VIII to break away from Roman Catholicism?
To bolster his own power.
What is unique about the Church of England?
It is shaped by the rationality of modern democratic culture.
What is the main reason why countries like Japan and Germany will need workers from demographically young countries?
To support their aging populations
Which countries will actively seek foreign workers to continue their economic growth?
Countries entirely dependent on globalization, like Singapore and Saudi Arabia
What is the predicted outcome of the responses to global migration in both receiving and sending countries?
The emergence of pressing issues, including xenophobia and dependency
What is the consequence of deforestation on the ocean's chemistry?
A 150% increase in ocean acidity
Which country is mentioned as having an abundance of labor and a need for remittances?
Philippines
What is the primary reason why countries like the Philippines will continue to send workers abroad?
To satisfy their need for remittances
What is the main reason behind the phenomenon of global warming?
The accumulation of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere
What is the result of the 'greenhouse effect'?
Recurring heat waves and long droughts in certain places
Which country is the biggest polluter in the world?
The United States
What is the outcome of the flooding caused by climate change?
An increase in the amount of disease carriers
What is the name of the international agreement signed in 1997 to reduce greenhouse gases?
The Kyoto Protocol
What is the greatest present risk to humankind according to the text?
Human-made climate change
What is a common way that globalization is viewed by most accounts?
A primarily economic process
What does the term 'anti-globalization' often refer to?
The resistance to globalization
What is meant by 'expansion' in Manfred Steger's description of globalization?
The creation of new social networks
What is the primary focus of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that connect people globally?
Social workers and activists
According to Manfred Steger, what are the two dimensions across which social relations and consciousness expand?
World-time and world-space
What is the primary reason why discussing the impact of globalization is complex?
Because it affects people differently
What was the primary goal of Bentham's proposed legislation?
To create the greatest happiness of all nations taken together
What was the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
Anglo and Prussian armies defeated Napoleon
What was Giuseppe Mazzini's vision for the international system?
A system of free nations that cooperated with each other
Who was influenced by Giuseppe Mazzini's thinking?
Woodrow Wilson
What was the main objective of Napoleon's mission?
To spread the principles of the French Revolution to the rest of Europe
What was the duration of the Napoleonic Wars?
1803-1815
Explore the complexities of globalization, a phenomenon that affects people differently. Is it good or bad? Delve into the economic and social implications of this uneven process.
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