Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

12 Questions

1 Views

Globalization and World Regions GEC 103

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of the concept of Global South?

Political divide within Asia, Australia, and New Zealand

Technological advancements in the Southern Hemisphere

Economic disparity between developing and developed countries (correct)

Cultural differences between Africa, Latin America, and Asia

Which term was used to describe countries that did not belong to either First World or Second World economies?

Developing Countries

Newly Industrialized Countries

Global South

Third World (correct)

What led to the replacement of the term 'Third World' with 'Global South' after the Cold War?

Movements for nationalism and independence (correct)

Technological advancements in the developing countries

Emergence of the G8 nations

End of Western Capitalism

Which regions are included in the Global South according to the text?

Africa, Latin America, and Asia including Middle East Signup and view all the answers

What does Regionalization refer to?

Undirected process of social and economic interaction within a specific region Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are considered part of the Global North according to the text?

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, Russia, United States of America Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose for the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the Cold War?

To counter the threat posed by the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact Signup and view all the answers

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established primarily for which of the following reasons?

To regulate the production and sale of oil among member countries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?

It was a regional bloc created to pursue world peace, human rights, and national sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the most serious challenges of regionalism?

The refusal of NATO to dismantle after the collapse of the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events is an example of the challenges posed by economic crises to regional blocs?

Greece considering leaving the European Union to gain more economic flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason cited for the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, commonly known as 'Brexit'?

Anti-immigrant sentiment and a populist campaign against Europe Signup and view all the answers