Globalization and Media Influence

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What impact does globalization have on religion according to the text?

It has no effect on religious beliefs.

It promotes peaceful coexistence and understanding among different religions.

It leads to the domination of one religion over others. (correct)

It encourages people to stay isolated from global influences.

How has globalization affected North-South relations in agriculture?

It has exposed rural economies to low prices and mass migration. (correct)

It has strengthened local provisioning systems.

It has led to the decline of global agribusiness.

It has increased agricultural production in local communities.

What role do missionaries play in the context of terrorism mentioned in the text?

They are against globalization.

They have no impact on terrorism.

They spread extremist ideas and call for terrorist attacks. (correct)

They promote peace and religious tolerance.

How does media technology contribute to the spread of terrorists?

By enabling communication and sharing extremist ideas globally. Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of globalization on religion?

Complete domination of one religion over others. Signup and view all the answers

How has commercial agriculture impacted local provisioning according to the text?

It has altered social production as it replaces local provisioning. Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of globalization was Great Britain the hegemonic power?

Globalization 2.0 Signup and view all the answers

What was the driving force in Globalization 3.0 according to the text?

New institutions Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of globalization lasted from 1492 to 1800?

Globalization 1.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept of Friedman's idea that 'the world is flat'?

Leveling the competitive playing field Signup and view all the answers

Which century is highlighted as a hub for closer relations of states and technological development?

21st century Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the age of Pax Americana during Globalization 3.0?

'Hegemonic power in terms of security, trade, and economy' Signup and view all the answers

According to Arjun Appadurai, what has fundamentally changed human life and gave way to globalization?

Advancements in media and migration Signup and view all the answers

What did Lule (2014) emphasize about the relationship between media and globalization?

Globalization would not be possible without media Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the significant roles that media plays in globalization?

Shaping economics, politics, and culture Signup and view all the answers

What has mainly influenced the development of globalization?

Media Signup and view all the answers

What statement best summarizes the relationship between media and globalization as discussed in the text?

Media have made globalization possible Signup and view all the answers

What has facilitated people moving around the world easily, contributing to globalization?

Advancement of technology and transportation Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Sassen (1991) use to describe New York, London, and Tokyo?

Global cities Signup and view all the answers

How are global cities categorized?

Based on the presence of multinational corporations Signup and view all the answers

According to Bauman (2003), what is a significant impact of globalization on cities?

They are the most severely affected by global issues Signup and view all the answers

What was the life expectancy in India in the early twentieth century according to Maddison (2001)?

24 years Signup and view all the answers

When did Japan experience a significant drop in total fertility rate according to the text?

1930s Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the demographic transition have on Asia and the developing world?

Increased population growth Signup and view all the answers

What is globalization?

The expansion of local products, beliefs, and practices into universal ones through technology Signup and view all the answers

Which religion has the most adherents worldwide?

Christianity Signup and view all the answers

How many adherents does Hinduism have globally?

380 million Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes religion's interaction with globalization in the modern age?

Religion has been globalized more efficiently through technological tools Signup and view all the answers

How has media influenced religion's globalization process?

By enabling religions to spread more efficiently through various technological platforms Signup and view all the answers

What sets globalization and religion apart in terms of spreading influence?

Globalization can be spread more efficiently than religion through technological tools Signup and view all the answers