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What was the primary focus of the global divides mentioned?
What was the primary focus of the global divides mentioned?
In what context was the term 'Third World' first coined?
In what context was the term 'Third World' first coined?
What common characteristic was observed among most people living in the Third World during its initial conception?
What common characteristic was observed among most people living in the Third World during its initial conception?
What inspired many leaders in the Third World to seek improvement in colonial living conditions?
What inspired many leaders in the Third World to seek improvement in colonial living conditions?
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Which event significantly stimulated migration and travel that contributed to the opposition against First World domination?
Which event significantly stimulated migration and travel that contributed to the opposition against First World domination?
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What is the primary economic characteristic of the countries in the global north?
What is the primary economic characteristic of the countries in the global north?
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Which group includes the developed societies of North America and Europe?
Which group includes the developed societies of North America and Europe?
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What role does the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) play?
What role does the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) play?
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What is a defining characteristic of the global south?
What is a defining characteristic of the global south?
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Which country is NOT a member of the G8?
Which country is NOT a member of the G8?
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What is the main focus of the Third World classification?
What is the main focus of the Third World classification?
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Which of the following best describes the economic situation in the global south?
Which of the following best describes the economic situation in the global south?
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Which of these countries was suspended from the Group of Eight (G8) in 2014?
Which of these countries was suspended from the Group of Eight (G8) in 2014?
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Which of the following best describes countries in the Global South?
Which of the following best describes countries in the Global South?
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What percentage of the world's income is controlled by the Global North?
What percentage of the world's income is controlled by the Global North?
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Which of the following regions is considered a part of the Global South?
Which of the following regions is considered a part of the Global South?
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Which statement accurately reflects the economic landscape of the Global North?
Which statement accurately reflects the economic landscape of the Global North?
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What distinguishes the Global South from the Third World?
What distinguishes the Global South from the Third World?
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Which term is commonly associated with the Global South?
Which term is commonly associated with the Global South?
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What is a common characteristic of countries classified as part of the Global South?
What is a common characteristic of countries classified as part of the Global South?
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Which treaty was significant in establishing the division of newly discovered lands in 1494?
Which treaty was significant in establishing the division of newly discovered lands in 1494?
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During the Cold War, how were the world’s states primarily divided?
During the Cold War, how were the world’s states primarily divided?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between economic development and geographical location?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between economic development and geographical location?
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What is a fundamental challenge faced by the Global South?
What is a fundamental challenge faced by the Global South?
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What is one challenge Asian states face regarding globalization?
What is one challenge Asian states face regarding globalization?
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What aspect of regionalism is often discussed in relation to its advantages?
What aspect of regionalism is often discussed in relation to its advantages?
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Which statement best defines 'regionalization' in contrast to 'globalization'?
Which statement best defines 'regionalization' in contrast to 'globalization'?
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What factor is pivotal in promoting greater integration among Asian regions?
What factor is pivotal in promoting greater integration among Asian regions?
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What is a common misconception about the First World and Second World categorization?
What is a common misconception about the First World and Second World categorization?
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What significant event highlighted Asia's shared interests and common vulnerabilities?
What significant event highlighted Asia's shared interests and common vulnerabilities?
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How did the Japanese economist Akamatsu characterize the development of Asian economies?
How did the Japanese economist Akamatsu characterize the development of Asian economies?
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What is a characteristic of globalization compared to regionalization?
What is a characteristic of globalization compared to regionalization?
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Which statement best describes the market dynamics in a regionalized system?
Which statement best describes the market dynamics in a regionalized system?
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What role does cultural movement play in globalization compared to regionalization?
What role does cultural movement play in globalization compared to regionalization?
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What trend can be observed in the current economic relationships among Asian economies?
What trend can be observed in the current economic relationships among Asian economies?
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What is a consequence of regionalization in response to natural disasters?
What is a consequence of regionalization in response to natural disasters?
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What defines the production patterns among Asian economies today?
What defines the production patterns among Asian economies today?
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What is a primary objective of regional integration?
What is a primary objective of regional integration?
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Which approach is NOT typically used in regional integration?
Which approach is NOT typically used in regional integration?
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Which of the following is a benefit of regional integration?
Which of the following is a benefit of regional integration?
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What does intra-regional trade primarily refer to?
What does intra-regional trade primarily refer to?
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How have countries within ASEAN contributed to regional integration?
How have countries within ASEAN contributed to regional integration?
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One of the goals of regional integration is to adopt cohesive regional stances on which of the following issues?
One of the goals of regional integration is to adopt cohesive regional stances on which of the following issues?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of regional integration?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of regional integration?
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What has been a significant outcome of intra-regional trade among ASEAN countries?
What has been a significant outcome of intra-regional trade among ASEAN countries?
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Study Notes
Contemporary World - GEC 13
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Course overview: Contemporary World, a General Education Course (GEC 13) from Bicol University. Facilitated by Mark Joshua F. Bañega, L. Agr.
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Lesson 3: A World of Regions.
- Topics: Global Divides: The North and the South, and Asian Regionalism.
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Learning Objectives: The lesson aims to enable students to:
- Differentiate regionalization and globalization.
- Identify factors contributing to Asian regional integration.
- Define the term "Global South."
- Analyze how Asian countries confront globalization and regionalization through regionalism.
- Differentiate the Global South from the Third World.
- Explain the formation and cohesion of regions.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of regionalism.
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Topic 1: Global Divides: The North and the South.
- Define "global south" in relation to the Third World.
- Analyze how Latin America's experience shaped global relations.
- Analyze how Asian countries adapt to globalization and regionalization.
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Latin America: Countries colonized by Spain in the Americas.
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Treaty of Tordesillas (1494): Divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.
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World Division during the Cold War: The Cold War (between the US and USSR) created a division between capitalist/democratic states and communist states.
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First World, Second World, and Third World:
- First World: Developed, democratic countries aligned with the U.S. (e.g., U.S., Canada, much of Western Europe).
- Second World: Industrialized, communist countries (e.g., former USSR, Eastern Europe).
- Third World: Non-aligned countries, largely developing/underdeveloped (e.g., many countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America). This term has been largely replaced with "Global South".
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Global North vs. Global South:
- Global North: Developed, wealthy countries. Includes most of Europe and North America, and some countries in other regions.
- Global South: Developing countries. Includes much of Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia.
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Global North characteristics:
- Low poverty
- Low child mortality
- High economic and educational development
- Technological advancement
- Stable governments
- Low Fertility rates
- Low Gender related illiteracy
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Global South characteristics:
- High poverty
- High child mortality
- Low economic and educational development
- Technological advancement
- Unstable governments
- High Fertility rates
- High Gender related illiteracy
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Topic 2: Asian Regionalism
- Define regionalism.
- Differentiate regionalism from globalization.
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Regionalism: Favors a specific region over a broader area due to political, geographical, and cultural differences.
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Regionalization: Process of dividing a region into smaller segments.
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Globalization: Process of unifying the world's people into a single society.
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Factors contributing to greater integration in Asian regions:
- Economic interaction.
- Development
- Technological advances.
- Regional cooperation spurred by shared vulnerabilities such as the 1997/1998 financial crisis.
- Integration through common institutions and rules.
- Trade, particularly in Intra-regional trade.
- Reduced barriers to free trade and increased movement of capital and labor.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of Lesson 3 from the Contemporary World course, focusing on key concepts such as regionalization, globalization, and the Global South. You'll explore the divides between the North and South and the influences on Asian regional integration. Test your knowledge on these critical global dynamics.
