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What concept focuses on the transition from government control of resources to ownership by private entities?
What concept focuses on the transition from government control of resources to ownership by private entities?
Which economic event is characterized by a severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity?
Which economic event is characterized by a severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity?
Which of the following terms best describes the agreements made to facilitate trade between countries while reducing tariffs?
Which of the following terms best describes the agreements made to facilitate trade between countries while reducing tariffs?
What economic theory emphasizes free markets and minimal government intervention as proposed by Friedrich Hayek?
What economic theory emphasizes free markets and minimal government intervention as proposed by Friedrich Hayek?
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Which organization is primarily responsible for overseeing international trade agreements and dispute resolution?
Which organization is primarily responsible for overseeing international trade agreements and dispute resolution?
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Which concept best describes a process where different cultures blend to create a new, hybrid culture?
Which concept best describes a process where different cultures blend to create a new, hybrid culture?
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What does the term 'media convergence' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'media convergence' primarily refer to?
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Which of the following terms relates to the diminishing role of individual cultures in favor of a dominant culture?
Which of the following terms relates to the diminishing role of individual cultures in favor of a dominant culture?
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Which term best describes the concept where local traditions and practices are revived or maintained in the context of globalization?
Which term best describes the concept where local traditions and practices are revived or maintained in the context of globalization?
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What does 'interdependence' refer to in the context of globalization?
What does 'interdependence' refer to in the context of globalization?
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Which of the following is a typical effect of globalization on local identities?
Which of the following is a typical effect of globalization on local identities?
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What is the main focus of cultural content laws?
What is the main focus of cultural content laws?
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Which concept involves adopting traits from another culture while retaining original cultural identity?
Which concept involves adopting traits from another culture while retaining original cultural identity?
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What was a significant consequence of historical globalization in regard to indigenous populations?
What was a significant consequence of historical globalization in regard to indigenous populations?
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Which historical figure is associated with the concept of truth and reconciliation in Canada?
Which historical figure is associated with the concept of truth and reconciliation in Canada?
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Which term refers to the economic system characterized by private ownership and free markets?
Which term refers to the economic system characterized by private ownership and free markets?
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What does the term 'Eurocentrism' refer to in the context of historical narratives?
What does the term 'Eurocentrism' refer to in the context of historical narratives?
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What was a central element of the British East India Company's involvement in India?
What was a central element of the British East India Company's involvement in India?
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Which event is often associated with the colonial legacy of displacement among Indigenous people?
Which event is often associated with the colonial legacy of displacement among Indigenous people?
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What was a key aspect of the 'Columbian Exchange'?
What was a key aspect of the 'Columbian Exchange'?
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Which term best describes the systematic oppression of black South Africans under apartheid?
Which term best describes the systematic oppression of black South Africans under apartheid?
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Study Notes
Unit 1 - Globalization & Identity
- Understanding globalization and its impact on identity is crucial.
- Key concepts include homogenization, cultural revitalization, cultural content laws, culture, cultural diversity, stereotyping, Francophone identity, universalization, hybridization, Americanization, pop culture, and the global village.
- Globalization issues, perspectives, context, identity, traditions, heritage, collective identity, separation, forces of globalization, dimensions of globalization, and Metis are also important.
Unit 2 - Historical Legacies
- Historical globalization is a crucial study area.
- Concepts such as mercantilism, the Silk Road, colonialism, the Age of Exploration, imperialism, the Columbian Exchange, and the Grand Exchange are key topics.
- Understanding the impact of these historical events on countries like India (Gandhi, the White Man's Burden, British East India Company), depopulation, displacement, and deindustrialization is vital.
Unit 3
- This unit focuses on various concepts related to globalization and its impact.
- Key terms and concepts include economic globalization, reparations, communism, market economy vs. centrally planned economies, privatization, economic depression, The Great Depression, Economics of War, Cold War, John Maynard Keynes, Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, Fair Trade, Bretton Woods Conference, World Bank.
- Other relevant concepts are Christopher Columbus, Industrial Revolution, disease, slavery, truth and reconciliation commission, assimilation, oral histories, ethnocentrism, Eurocentrism, Nelson Mandela, Scramble for Africa, Rwanda, genocide, Gacaca courts, apartheid, United Nations, and NGOs.
- Additional concepts are Africiville, Indian Act, Status Indian, residential schools, treaty system, Sir John A Macdonald, Seven Years War, Beothuk, Quiet Revolution, Royal Commission on Aboriginal peoples.
Unit 4
- This unit focuses on key organizations and concepts related to global economics, trade, and sustainability.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO), Tariffs, Maquiladoras, Free trade, NAFTA, European Union (EU), and Transnational Corporations (TNCs).
- Sustainability, global climate change, economic interdependence, sanctions, the Kyoto Protocol, case studies like Life and Debt, and the WTO are key concepts.
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This quiz explores key concepts of globalization and how it influences identity. It covers topics such as cultural diversity, historical legacies, and various forces shaping global relations today. Understand the implications of homogenization and cultural revitalization as well as historical events like colonialism and the Age of Exploration.
