Global North vs Global South Quiz

How is 'print capitalism' described in the text?

It is viewed as a socially and politically constructed concept.

Which group of countries are known for their established democracy, wealth, and technological advancement?

Global North

Which term refers to the less-developed countries characterized by turmoil, war, and poverty?

Global South

What is emphasized when examining the nation-state in the context of global flows?

The re-imagining of the nation-state in a global context. Signup and view all the answers

In which region are you likely to find mainly agrarian economies, according to the text?

Sub-Saharan Africa Signup and view all the answers

What role do international organizations play in interactions between Global System countries?

Serving as conduits for diplomatic interactions. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are considered part of the Global South?

Brazil, India, and China Signup and view all the answers

How are Global System countries characterized in the text?

As independent states that govern themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What do international organizations develop, according to the text?

Lives of their own outside their original purpose. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries, along with Indonesia and Mexico, are the largest Southern states in terms of land area and population?

BRIC countries Signup and view all the answers

What are the main organs of the United Nations?

General Assembly, Security Council, Secretariat, Trusteeship Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice Signup and view all the answers

When were the main organs of the United Nations established?

1945 Signup and view all the answers

What role does the International Atomic Energy Agency play within the United Nations?

Controls nuclear weapons and prevents countries from building atomic bombs Signup and view all the answers

What was discussed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992?

Climate control and other environmental issues Signup and view all the answers

In what way has the UN contributed to countries' development according to the text?

Helped countries become democratic and peaceful states Signup and view all the answers

Why was the United Nations created?

To promote peace and security in the world after World War II Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the North-South Divide?

Wealth distribution Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to collectively refer to the wealthy developed countries?

The North Signup and view all the answers

In general, which part of the world corresponds to 'the South'?

Eastern world Signup and view all the answers

What criteria are often used to define 'the North' and 'the South'?

Income inequality Signup and view all the answers

Where are most of the developed countries located geographically in relation to the North-South Divide?

Northern Hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

Which concept best describes the idea that the North-South Divide represents a global economic division?

Global stratification Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons why refugees have to leave their countries according to the text?

War, hunger, or diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways the UN helps developing countries?

Giving clean water and work opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Which gap does the author identify as a challenge in global governance according to Weis (2015)?

Compliance gap Signup and view all the answers

What is described as a valuable core asset by the author when discussing global governance gaps?

Explicit and quantifiable knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as essential for the UN's normative role according to the text?

Balance between norm setting and implementation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a focus area for the UN's relationship with global governance gaps according to the text?

Technological innovation Signup and view all the answers

Global North vs Global South Quiz

Questions and Answers

How is 'print capitalism' described in the text?

Which group of countries are known for their established democracy, wealth, and technological advancement?

Which term refers to the less-developed countries characterized by turmoil, war, and poverty?

What is emphasized when examining the nation-state in the context of global flows?

In which region are you likely to find mainly agrarian economies, according to the text?

What role do international organizations play in interactions between Global System countries?

Which countries are considered part of the Global South?

How are Global System countries characterized in the text?

What do international organizations develop, according to the text?

Which countries, along with Indonesia and Mexico, are the largest Southern states in terms of land area and population?

What are the main organs of the United Nations?

When were the main organs of the United Nations established?

What role does the International Atomic Energy Agency play within the United Nations?

What was discussed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992?

In what way has the UN contributed to countries' development according to the text?

Why was the United Nations created?

What is the main focus of the North-South Divide?

Which term is used to collectively refer to the wealthy developed countries?

In general, which part of the world corresponds to 'the South'?

What criteria are often used to define 'the North' and 'the South'?

Where are most of the developed countries located geographically in relation to the North-South Divide?

Which concept best describes the idea that the North-South Divide represents a global economic division?

What is one of the main reasons why refugees have to leave their countries according to the text?

What is one of the ways the UN helps developing countries?

Which gap does the author identify as a challenge in global governance according to Weis (2015)?

What is described as a valuable core asset by the author when discussing global governance gaps?

What is emphasized as essential for the UN's normative role according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a focus area for the UN's relationship with global governance gaps according to the text?

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Global North vs Global South Quiz

Questions and Answers

How is 'print capitalism' described in the text?

Which group of countries are known for their established democracy, wealth, and technological advancement?

Which term refers to the less-developed countries characterized by turmoil, war, and poverty?

What is emphasized when examining the nation-state in the context of global flows?

In which region are you likely to find mainly agrarian economies, according to the text?

What role do international organizations play in interactions between Global System countries?

Which countries are considered part of the Global South?

How are Global System countries characterized in the text?

What do international organizations develop, according to the text?

Which countries, along with Indonesia and Mexico, are the largest Southern states in terms of land area and population?

What are the main organs of the United Nations?

When were the main organs of the United Nations established?

What role does the International Atomic Energy Agency play within the United Nations?

What was discussed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992?

In what way has the UN contributed to countries' development according to the text?

Why was the United Nations created?

What is the main focus of the North-South Divide?

Which term is used to collectively refer to the wealthy developed countries?

In general, which part of the world corresponds to 'the South'?

What criteria are often used to define 'the North' and 'the South'?

Where are most of the developed countries located geographically in relation to the North-South Divide?

Which concept best describes the idea that the North-South Divide represents a global economic division?

What is one of the main reasons why refugees have to leave their countries according to the text?

What is one of the ways the UN helps developing countries?

Which gap does the author identify as a challenge in global governance according to Weis (2015)?

What is described as a valuable core asset by the author when discussing global governance gaps?

What is emphasized as essential for the UN's normative role according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a focus area for the UN's relationship with global governance gaps according to the text?

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