18 Questions
What does Manfred Steger's definition of globalization refer to?
The expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world-time and across worldspace
What does Arjun Appadurai's concept of 'scapes' refer to?
Different kinds of globalization on multiple and intersecting dimensions of integration
What is 'globalism' according to Manfred Steger?
A widespread belief among powerful people that the global integration of economic markets is beneficial for everyone
What is an 'ethnoscape' according to Arjun Appadurai?
The global movement of people
What is 'globalization' differentiated with according to Manfred Steger?
Globalism
What is a 'mediascape' according to Arjun Appadurai?
The flow of information and culture
What is the primary characteristic of Technological Globalization?
The interconnection of people through digital platforms
What is the main idea behind Ecological Globalization?
The recognition of planet Earth as a single global entity
What is the result of Geographic Globalization?
A new hierarchy of different regions of the world
What is a consequence of the ease of travel and transportation?
An increase in cultural diversity
Which of the following is a characteristic of the contemporary world?
The mixing and integration of different societies
What is a potential consequence of climate change?
The poorest countries will suffer the most
What is a key feature of globalization according to the WHO?
The increased interconnectedness and interdependence of people and countries
What is economic globalization associated with?
The development of trade systems within transnational actors
What is financial globalization linked with?
The rise of a global financial system
What is cultural globalization characterized by?
The interpenetration of cultures, leading to the loss of unique cultural identities
What is a feature of political globalization?
The development and growing influence of international organizations
What is a result of the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of people and countries?
Information moving almost in real-time, together with the interconnection and interdependence of events and their consequences
Test your understanding of the concept of globalization and its definition according to Manfred Steger. This quiz covers the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across the world. Learn about the creation of new social networks and the multiplication of existing connections.
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