Facts About Globalization Quiz

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What does globalization in economics refer to?

  • Movement of people across borders
  • Transmission of cultural values
  • Political integration patterns
  • International movement of goods, capital, services, technology, and information (correct)

How does politics participate in globalization?

  • Through promoting isolationism
  • By enforcing strict national borders
  • By discouraging global movement
  • By integrating patterns such as the European Union and intergovernmental organizations (correct)

What characterizes globalization in culture?

  • Eradication of all cultural diversity
  • Strict enforcement of local customs
  • Transmission of ideas and values worldwide to extend social relations (correct)
  • Promotion of cultural isolation

In what way has globalization impacted religion?

<p>It has brought about religious pluralism and various noninstitutionalized manifestations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization affect the transmission of cultures?

<p>It intensifies social relations through extending the transmission of ideas and values globally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does globalization NOT encompass?

<p>Transmission of indigenous languages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some dimensions involved in global issues according to the text?

<p>Economic, social, and historical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there enough food for everyone in the world according to the text?

<p>Yes, there is an abundance of food for everyone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about energy in the context of a climate crisis?

<p>Energy cannot be created; it can only be transformed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report about global wealth distribution?

<p>The gap between rich and poor countries has grown in recent decades (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major force is highlighted for managing peace and security in inter-state relations in the text?

<p>Military power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are environmental issues primarily dealt with according to the text?

<p>Primarily through the United Nations Environment Programme (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Globalization' refer to?

<p>Integration of economic, technological, political, cultural, and social aspects between countries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations play a role in promoting Globalization?

<p>United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization impact the global economy?

<p>Increases interconnectedness and integration of world economies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of globalization?

<p>Expanding international capitalism through multinational corporations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization affect the study of human culture and social world?

<p>It reshapes traditional approaches to studying culture and society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the opening-up of the global economy lead to?

<p>Increased interconnectedness and integration of world economies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept describes various methods employed by one country to gain control of another country and exercise political, economic, and territorial control over it?

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

Who are particularly vulnerable due to the high rising buildings, increased economic mobility, and environmental degradation mentioned in the text?

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

Which term refers to the process of revealing and dismantling colonialist power in all its forms?

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

What is the main factor contributing to the displacement and massive dislocation faced by vulnerable groups according to the text?

<p>Increased economic enterprise and high rising buildings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophy is NOT mentioned as an underlying philosophy of the varying definitions of globalization?

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

What does the information revolution help to forge for people in richer countries according to the text?

<p>Global community and transnational solidarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do neo-liberal and laissez-faire economic ideologies favor?

<p>Freedom to invest anywhere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of modernization theory, how does neo-liberalism view the West?

<p>As having a central role in modernization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame associated with globalization according to the third approach as mentioned in the text?

<p>20-30 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does modernization theory suggest about introducing modern practices to developing social orders?

<p>Modern practices can be introduced from outside (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does neo-liberalism impact the growth of economic interdependence as mentioned in the text?

<p>It supports the growth of economic interdependence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of laissez-faire economic ideologies as highlighted in the text?

<p>Encouraging free trade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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