30 Questions
How many spoken languages were there in the world in 1500?
14,500
What is the term used to describe the dominance of Western culture in the form of language and means of communication?
Westernization
Which language has challenged the dominance of English in the USA?
Spanish
What kind of media shapes leisure habits and creates global cultural icons?
Entertainment
Who coined the term 'Global Village' to describe the interconnectedness facilitated by global media and digital platforms?
Marshall McLuhan
According to Robert McChesney, what term is used to describe the spread of American culture worldwide through digital content and social networks?
Colonizing the mind
According to Fuchs (2013), what does global communication and social media serve?
Global capitalist ruling class
Which of the following is an example of cultural appropriation?
The adoption of elements from different cultures
What is the term used to describe the adoption of elements from different cultures resulting in a popular hybridized culture?
Cultural convergence
Which of the following is an example of cultural divergence?
Cultural defense
What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one area to another?
Migration
Which of the following can lead to cultural convergence?
Global migration
Which of the following can lead to cultural divergence?
Global tourism
What has led to an increase in cultural diversity in most parts of the world?
Social interaction
Cultural convergence refers to
Cultures becoming similar and forming a single culture
What is one example of cultural convergence mentioned in the text?
English language
According to cultural divergence theorists, globalization leads to
Cultures becoming separate and going in different directions
What is one negative reaction to globalization mentioned in the text?
Resurgence of nationalism
According to postmodernists, globalization leads to
Cultures becoming complex and leading to glocalization
What is one example of hybridization of cultures mentioned in the text?
Dual-heritage family
Why do cultural divergence theorists oppose the notion of cultural convergence?
Because globalization erodes the power of nation-states
According to David Held and Anthony Mc Grew, why is the idea of cultural convergence criticized?
Because cultural convergence is negatively impacting developing countries
Which countries are often the most powerful and influential in political, economic, and cultural globalization?
USA, Russia, China
What are some negative effects of globalization mentioned in the text?
All of the above
Which countries have the power to control the flow of the economy and can negatively impact developing countries?
All of the above
Which international organizations are accused by poorer nations of working in favor of the economic triad of Europe, North America, and Japan?
All of the above
Which term refers to the combination of two or more cultures?
Cultural hybridity
Which term refers to the creation of new cultures that never existed before?
Diaspora
What are some examples of negative effects of globalization on poorer societies?
All of the above
Which countries continue to be powerful and influential despite globalization?
USA, Russia, China
Quiz: Exploring the Phenomenon of Homogenization in Global Pop Culture. Test your knowledge on the influence of cultural icons in today's interconnected world and the potential consequences of cultural appropriation and hybridization.
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