Globalization & Identity Quiz

The process of interaction and integration among people, organizations, and governments worldwide.

The tendency for cultures to become more similar due to globalization.

The process of revitalizing and preserving cultural traditions.

A group's shared sense of belonging and identity.

The mixing of different cultures to create new and unique expressions.

The gap between those with access to technology and those who don't.

The process of adapting to a new culture by adopting its customs and values.

The merging of one culture into another, often losing their own cultural identity.

A planned economy where the government controls all aspects of production and distribution of goods and services.

The transfer of ownership and control from government to private companies.

The difference between the resources a nation needs and the resources it has, often leading to dependence on other countries.

The unequal distribution of wealth and income within a country.

A severe and prolonged economic downturn characterized by high unemployment and reduced economic activity.

A period in history where European nations sought to control and exploit other parts of the world for economic gain. This involved building colonies, establishing trade routes, and extracting resources.

A system of trade where a nation focuses on exporting more goods than it imports to build wealth and power. It relies on acquiring raw materials from colonies and selling finished products back to them.

An exchange of goods, ideas, and people between Europe and the Americas after Christopher Columbus' voyages. It led to the transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures.

The belief that one's own culture is superior to others, often resulting in prejudice, discrimination, and the justification for colonialism.

The Scramble for Africa was a period of intense competition among European powers to colonize and control African territories. This event had significant impacts on African societies, creating borders, exploiting resources, and fueling conflict.

A large-scale extermination of a specific group of people based on their ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics. This horrific act has been seen in many parts of the world, including Rwanda.

A system of racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa for decades. It involved separating people based on race, limiting their rights, and enforcing social inequality.