Globalization and Localization Quiz

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What does Arjun Appadurai refer to as the five specific 'scapes' or flows of globalization?

Geoscapes, Socioscapes, Econoscapes, Politiscapes, Educascapes

Culturescapes, Artscapes, Technoscapes, Capitalscapes, InfoScapes

Tradiscapes, Techscapes, Beliefscapes, Moneyscapes, Commuscapes

Ethnoscapes, Technoscapes, Ideoscapes, Financescapes, Mediascapes (correct)

How has technology impacted the perception of distance according to the text?

It decreased the communication between different cultures

It reinforced the idea of physical distance

It made people feel closer to those in other countries (correct)

It isolated individuals from global interactions

In what way has travel become easier due to globalization?

Globalization has made traveling more expensive for everyone

People are now more likely to stay in their home countries

Transportation methods like airplanes, ships, and cars have made it more accessible (correct)

Travel restrictions have increased due to globalization

How does Arjun Appadurai define globalization in terms of social processes?

Transforming our current social condition into a global one through interactions Signup and view all the answers

How do cable TV and the internet contribute to the sense of global awareness according to the text?

By exposing individuals to news from around the world Signup and view all the answers

What does Steger's argument suggest about the core of globalization?

It is about shifting forms of human contact Signup and view all the answers

What does Anthony Giddens' definition highlight about globalization and localization?

They are opposing processes Signup and view all the answers

According to Steger, how do globalization processes impact human consciousness?

By making the world seem more interconnected Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between the 'local', 'national', and 'global'?

As forming a spatial continuum Signup and view all the answers

What impact does global interdependence have on social identities, according to the text?

It changes both individual and collective identities Signup and view all the answers

How does the text explain the relationship between geographical boundaries and social interactions?

Social interactions are influenced by receding geographical boundaries Signup and view all the answers

In the context of globalization processes, how does Steger describe the 'global imaginary'?

'Global imaginary' involves both objective and subjective aspects Signup and view all the answers

What are the key factors that enable the creation of today's satellite news corporations?

Professional networking, technological innovation, and political decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the expansion, stretching, and acceleration of global networks in the context of globalization?

Intensification Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of globalization related to the emergence of virtually identical shopping malls worldwide?

Catering to consumers who can afford products from all regions of the world Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations or entities are examples of those involved in social stretching according to the text?

FIFA, Doctors Without Borders, Google Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the third quality of globalization as mentioned in the text?

Intensification and acceleration of social exchanges and activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reflects the impact of global connections multiplying and becoming closely-knit?

Emergence of gigantic shopping malls catering to consumers worldwide Signup and view all the answers

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