17 Questions
What was one of the key consequences of the printing press?
It encouraged the challenge of political and religious authority
What breakthrough did the telephone represent in the evolution of media?
The ability to transmit speech over distance
What is the 'global imaginary' as described by Manfred Steger?
The globe itself as an imagined community
What is a 'cosmopolitan' in the context of modern life?
A citizen of the world
How did computers contribute to globalization?
They revolutionized work in every industry and trade
What was one of the consequences of the creation of television?
It brought together the visual and aural power of film with the accessibility of radio
What is one of the key components of globalization according to the text?
Local cultural production
What is essential for the occurrence of globalization?
Media
Who is credited with the concept of a 'global village' in relation to the media?
Marshall McLuhan
In what time period did globalization begin to accelerate due to advances in media and technology?
Late 1900s
What term describes the idea of living in a connected global community, as mentioned in the text?
Global Village
Which factor is highlighted as a contributor to creating a global village through media?
International travel and communication
Which of the following statements is true about the evolution of media?
Oral communication has been practiced for the longest time.
What role did oral communication play in the process of globalization?
It allowed humans to cooperate, share information, and create the first civilizations.
What is the significance of the development of script in the context of globalization?
It allowed humans to communicate and share knowledge over larger spaces and longer periods of time.
Which of the following is considered the birthplace of civilization, according to the text?
Sumer in the Middle East
What is the significance of the term 'media' in the context of globalization?
It refers to the channels of communication that facilitated the spread of global culture.
Test your knowledge on the history of globalization, definition of media, and the evolution of media through five time periods. Explore how social media drives global integration in the context of creating the global village.
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