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</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</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</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.</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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