Globalization and Hacktivism Quiz

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What term describes the process where nations and corporations impose themselves on geographic areas to gain profits and power?

  • Jihad Globalization
  • Globalization (correct)
  • Hacktivism
  • Regionalization

In the context of the text, what does RITZER suggest that globalization can be considered as, apart from being a flow of something?

  • An expansion of non-services
  • A flow of nothing (correct)
  • A movement of non-people
  • A spread of non-places

What role do hacktivists play in relation to activism, as per the text?

  • Ignoring the internet in favor of physical activism
  • Promoting physical protests in geographic areas
  • Engaging in traditional forms of advocacy only
  • Extending activism to the internet through hacking (correct)

In the context of religion, what has accelerated globalization enabled co-religionists across the planet to do, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Have greater direct contact with each other (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the survey conducted by the FINANCIAL TIMES in 2007 reveal about the majority of Europeans' perception of globalization?

<p>Brings negative effects to their societies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Jacoby and Meunier, what does 'Managed Globalization' refer to?

<p>All attempts to make globalization more palatable to citizens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between regionalization and regionalism?

<p>Regionalization focuses on societal integration, while regionalism focuses on intergovernmental collaboration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Huntington, which of the following are considered major civilizations in his 'Clash of Civilizations' theory?

<p>Western, Latin American, African, Islamic, Sinic, Hindu, Orthodox, Buddhist, Japanese (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characterizes the 3 notable changes considered as the origin of globalization?

<p>Emergence of the United States as a global power post-World War II, emergence of multinational corporations (MNCs), demise of the Soviet Union and end of the Cold War (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major historical period is defined by a decline in mortality and fertility rates from high to low levels in a specific country or region?

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

What event led to the opening of major parts of the world for the first time according to the text?

<p>Fall of the Soviet Union (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective on the origin of globalization focuses on more specific events characterizing its history?

<p>'Events' perspective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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