10 Questions
What does the term 'intensification' refer to in the context of globalization?
The expansion, stretching, and acceleration of existing connections
According to Arjun Appadurai, how many 'scapes' are there in the dimension of globalization?
5
What is the 'Solid' metaphor of globalization characterized by?
Rigid and fixed boundaries
Which perspective on the origin and history of globalization suggests that it is driven by the human need to improve our lives?
Hardwired
What is considered the first international trade route in the context of economic globalization?
The Silk Road
What made the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade a true global trade route?
It included the Americas
What was the main goal of countries during the period of Mercantilism?
To sell more goods than other countries to boost their income
What was the basis for the Gold Standard financial system?
The value of gold
What was the result of the Great Depression?
A global financial crisis
What was the main idea behind Keynesian Economics?
Governments should infuse capital to stimulate the economy
Test your understanding of globalization, a concept that involves the expansion and intensification of social relations across the world. Learn about the 5 dimensions of globalization, including ethnoscape, and the perspectives of Arjun Appadurai.
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