CH 3.1 : Economic Growth and Development and Globalisation
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What was the primary method of exchange in early communities before the advent of money?

  • Slavery
  • specialization of labor
  • Bartering (correct)
  • Taxation

What was a significant consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?

  • Massive urban migration (correct)
  • Decline of agriculture
  • Growth of self-sufficiency
  • Reduction of industrialization

What was a key factor in the development of trade and commerce?

  • Specialization of labor
  • Accumulation of wealth and power
  • Development of language and writing (correct)
  • Industrialization and urbanization

What is a primary function of governments in relation to the economy?

<p>Taxation and finance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a mixed economy?

<p>Combination of free markets and government control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the establishment of structured communities and leadership hierarchies?

<p>Accumulation of wealth and power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the industrial revolution?

<p>Transformation of economies from agrarian to industrial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What improved efficiency and productivity in the development of markets?

<p>Specialization of labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mechanization in the context of industrial development?

<p>The use of machinery in production processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of limited liability companies?

<p>To encourage entrepreneurship and investment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge facing developing countries in global trade?

<p>Exporting raw materials and importing finished goods at a higher cost (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

<p>To promote fair global trade practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the early agricultural history of South Africa?

<p>Subsistence farming and minimal trade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drove South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?

<p>Mining of diamonds and gold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a significant challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?

<p>Brain drain and crime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has driven the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?

<p>Globalization, technological advancements, and infrastructure improvements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of globalization on economic opportunities?

<p>It has expanded economic opportunities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?

<p>They are interrelated concepts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did individuals gain control over resources in early societies?

<p>Due to their accumulation of wealth and power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of the industrial revolution on economies?

<p>They transformed from agrarian to industrial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of mixed economies?

<p>A balance between government control and free markets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the growth of towns and cities?

<p>The industrial revolution and urbanization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of governments in relation to trade?

<p>To fund public services and infrastructure through taxation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in the evolution of markets?

<p>The specialization of labor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?

<p>The massive urban migration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of early societies?

<p>Their self-sufficiency and bartering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of mechanization on labor?

<p>Replaced labor with machinery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of trade unions in improving working conditions?

<p>Improving working conditions and fair wages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge facing developing countries in global trade?

<p>Exporting raw materials at a low cost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

<p>Promoting fair global trade practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drove South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?

<p>Discovery of diamonds and gold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a significant challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?

<p>Crime and insufficient education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of limited liability companies?

<p>Protection of investors from losing more than their investment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?

<p>Managing savings and providing loans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has driven the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?

<p>Globalization and technological advancements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?

<p>Understanding the historical context and current dynamics of global economies helps in gratifying the complex interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the accumulation of wealth and power in early societies?

<p>Control over resources by individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a key factor in the development of trade and commerce?

<p>Development of language skills and writing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the industrial revolution on economies?

<p>Transformation from agrarian to industrial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mixed economies?

<p>Combination of public and private ownership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of governments in relation to the economy?

<p>To fund public services and infrastructure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the growth of modern cities and economic hubs?

<p>Industrialization and urbanization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of specialization of labor?

<p>Improved efficiency and productivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary driver of the growth of markets?

<p>Specialization of labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of mechanization on labor?

<p>Replacement of labor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of trade unions?

<p>To improve working conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge facing developing countries in global trade?

<p>Economic disparities between developed and developing nations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?

<p>To provide loans and support transactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of limited liability companies?

<p>Protection of investors from losing more than their investment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of urbanization during industrialization?

<p>Rural-urban migration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of technological advancements on economic growth?

<p>Improved efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?

<p>Brain drain and crime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?

<p>Globalization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?

<p>Globalization leads to economic growth, which promotes development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary driver of economic growth during the industrialization era?

<p>Innovations in machinery and technological progress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of urbanization during industrialization?

<p>Concentration of economic activity and resources in urban areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a crucial aspect of early societies that facilitated the exchange of goods?

<p>Self-sufficiency and bartering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of limited liability companies?

<p>To protect investors from excessive losses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of industrialization on economies?

<p>Growth of manufacturing and mechanization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of mixed economies?

<p>Balanced elements of free markets and government intervention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge facing developing countries in global trade?

<p>Dependence on raw materials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has driven the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?

<p>Technological advancements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary driver of the growth of markets and trade?

<p>Specialization of labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of governments in relation to trade?

<p>Taxation and finance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

<p>To promote fair global trade practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?

<p>Transformation of modern cities and economic hubs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor in the development of South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?

<p>Discovery of diamonds and gold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in the evolution of markets?

<p>Specialization of labor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a significant challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between economic growth, development, and globalization?

<p>Development is a result of economic growth and globalization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of early agricultural societies?

<p>Self-sufficiency and bartering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary challenge facing developing countries in global trade?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?

<p>To support transactions, manage savings, and provide loans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of governments in relation to economic development?

<p>Taxation and finance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the emergence of trade in early societies?

<p>Bartering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the industrial revolution on economies?

<p>Transformation from agrarian to industrial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mixed economies?

<p>Balance between free markets and government control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the growth of towns and cities during the industrial revolution?

<p>Increased urban migration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of governments in relation to trade?

<p>Regulation and taxation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the development of markets?

<p>Specialization of labor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of urbanization during the industrial revolution?

<p>Shaping of modern cities and economic hubs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of early societies?

<p>Largely self-sufficient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the accumulation of wealth and power in early societies?

<p>Control over resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key consequence of mechanization in the industrial revolution?

<p>Improved productivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of mechanization in industrial development?

<p>Replacement of labor with machinery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of financial institutions in the economy?

<p>Facilitating transactions and managing savings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of globalization on economic opportunities?

<p>Expanded economic opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of limited liability companies?

<p>Protection of investors from unlimited losses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge facing developing countries in global trade?

<p>Economic disparities between developed and developing nations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of trade unions in improving working conditions?

<p>Negotiating fair wages and improving working conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of urbanization during the industrial revolution?

<p>Concentration of economic activity and resources in urban areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of South Africa's economy during the Agricultural-Mining Phase?

<p>Agriculture and mining (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge facing South Africa's economy since transitioning to democracy?

<p>Brain drain and crime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of the growth of the service sector in South Africa's modern economy?

<p>Globalization and technological advancements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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