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Globalization Lesson 1

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Which of the following is NOT a type of legal system?

Socialist law (correct)

The Common law

Theocratic law

The civil law system

What is a characteristic of Semi-periphery Nations?

They are highly economically diversified

They are midway between the core and periphery (correct)

They are the most dominant in the world economy

They are the least economically diversified

Who invented the Flying Shuttle in 1733?

Thomas Newcomen

John Kay (correct)

Abraham Darby

James Hargreaves

What was the primary function of the Cotton Gin?

Deseeding cotton balls Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary improvement of James Watt's steam engine?

It was more efficient than previous engines Signup and view all the answers

Who began experimenting with new means of smelting iron in the early 18th century?

Abraham Darby Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of globalization in the context of the 'global age'?

The process of world shrinkage, of distances getting shorter Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions of globalization, according to the text?

Economic, political, and cultural Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of globality, according to the text?

A world limited to local politics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main critique of modernization theory, according to the text?

It is biased towards Western societies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of political theory, according to the text?

To understand how power is generated and distributed Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the quote 'The process of world shrinkage, of distances getting shorter, things moving closer'?

Larsson Signup and view all the answers