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How many spoken languages were there in the world in 1500?
How many spoken languages were there in the world in 1500?
- 14,500 (correct)
- 50%
- 21st century
- 6,400
What is the term used to describe the dominance of Western culture in the form of language and means of communication?
What is the term used to describe the dominance of Western culture in the form of language and means of communication?
- Westernization (correct)
- Cultural divergence
- Global convergence
- Ethnocentrism
Which language has challenged the dominance of English in the USA?
Which language has challenged the dominance of English in the USA?
- Korean
- Spanish (correct)
- French
- Chinese
What kind of media shapes leisure habits and creates global cultural icons?
What kind of media shapes leisure habits and creates global cultural icons?
Who coined the term 'Global Village' to describe the interconnectedness facilitated by global media and digital platforms?
Who coined the term 'Global Village' to describe the interconnectedness facilitated by global media and digital platforms?
According to Robert McChesney, what term is used to describe the spread of American culture worldwide through digital content and social networks?
According to Robert McChesney, what term is used to describe the spread of American culture worldwide through digital content and social networks?
According to Fuchs (2013), what does global communication and social media serve?
According to Fuchs (2013), what does global communication and social media serve?
Which of the following is an example of cultural appropriation?
Which of the following is an example of cultural appropriation?
What is the term used to describe the adoption of elements from different cultures resulting in a popular hybridized culture?
What is the term used to describe the adoption of elements from different cultures resulting in a popular hybridized culture?
Which of the following is an example of cultural divergence?
Which of the following is an example of cultural divergence?
What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one area to another?
What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one area to another?
Which of the following can lead to cultural convergence?
Which of the following can lead to cultural convergence?
Which of the following can lead to cultural divergence?
Which of the following can lead to cultural divergence?
What has led to an increase in cultural diversity in most parts of the world?
What has led to an increase in cultural diversity in most parts of the world?
Cultural convergence refers to
Cultural convergence refers to
What is one example of cultural convergence mentioned in the text?
What is one example of cultural convergence mentioned in the text?
According to cultural divergence theorists, globalization leads to
According to cultural divergence theorists, globalization leads to
What is one negative reaction to globalization mentioned in the text?
What is one negative reaction to globalization mentioned in the text?
According to postmodernists, globalization leads to
According to postmodernists, globalization leads to
What is one example of hybridization of cultures mentioned in the text?
What is one example of hybridization of cultures mentioned in the text?
Why do cultural divergence theorists oppose the notion of cultural convergence?
Why do cultural divergence theorists oppose the notion of cultural convergence?
According to David Held and Anthony Mc Grew, why is the idea of cultural convergence criticized?
According to David Held and Anthony Mc Grew, why is the idea of cultural convergence criticized?
Which countries are often the most powerful and influential in political, economic, and cultural globalization?
Which countries are often the most powerful and influential in political, economic, and cultural globalization?
What are some negative effects of globalization mentioned in the text?
What are some negative effects of globalization mentioned in the text?
Which countries have the power to control the flow of the economy and can negatively impact developing countries?
Which countries have the power to control the flow of the economy and can negatively impact developing countries?
Which international organizations are accused by poorer nations of working in favor of the economic triad of Europe, North America, and Japan?
Which international organizations are accused by poorer nations of working in favor of the economic triad of Europe, North America, and Japan?
Which term refers to the combination of two or more cultures?
Which term refers to the combination of two or more cultures?
Which term refers to the creation of new cultures that never existed before?
Which term refers to the creation of new cultures that never existed before?
What are some examples of negative effects of globalization on poorer societies?
What are some examples of negative effects of globalization on poorer societies?
Which countries continue to be powerful and influential despite globalization?
Which countries continue to be powerful and influential despite globalization?
