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What event influenced the students' understanding of globalization in the classroom?
What event influenced the students' understanding of globalization in the classroom?
- World Trade Center bombing (correct)
- Pentagon attack
- Technological advancements
- Religious fundamentalism
How did the student in the classroom describe the concept of globalization?
How did the student in the classroom describe the concept of globalization?
- A vague and abstract idea
- A contested and contradictory process (correct)
- A connection between modernity and secularism
- A growth of parochial forces
How did Osama bin Laden's message reach a global audience?
How did Osama bin Laden's message reach a global audience?
- Through traditional media channels
- Through advanced technology and telecommunications (correct)
- Through political alliances with international governments
- Through the dissemination of printed materials
What role did Al-Jazeera play in broadcasting bin Laden's message?
What role did Al-Jazeera play in broadcasting bin Laden's message?
What criticism did the Bush administration make regarding the airing of the bin Laden tape?
What criticism did the Bush administration make regarding the airing of the bin Laden tape?
What evidence suggests that bin Laden's appearance reflects the processes of globalization?
What evidence suggests that bin Laden's appearance reflects the processes of globalization?
Where was Timex Corporation originally founded?
Where was Timex Corporation originally founded?
How many countries does Timex Corporation have affiliated businesses and sales offices in?
How many countries does Timex Corporation have affiliated businesses and sales offices in?
What is the driving force behind Timex's global production process?
What is the driving force behind Timex's global production process?
According to the text, what has fueled the tensions between particularism and universalism in globalization?
According to the text, what has fueled the tensions between particularism and universalism in globalization?
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