12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a type of legal system?
Socialist law
What is a characteristic of Semi-periphery Nations?
They are midway between the core and periphery
Who invented the Flying Shuttle in 1733?
John Kay
What was the primary function of the Cotton Gin?
Deseeding cotton balls
What was the primary improvement of James Watt's steam engine?
It was more efficient than previous engines
Who began experimenting with new means of smelting iron in the early 18th century?
Abraham Darby
What is the main idea of globalization in the context of the 'global age'?
The process of world shrinkage, of distances getting shorter
What are the dimensions of globalization, according to the text?
Economic, political, and cultural
What is the opposite of globality, according to the text?
A world limited to local politics
What is the main critique of modernization theory, according to the text?
It is biased towards Western societies
What is the purpose of political theory, according to the text?
To understand how power is generated and distributed
Who is the author of the quote 'The process of world shrinkage, of distances getting shorter, things moving closer'?
Larsson
Learn about the concept of globalization, its impact on social structures, and how it has connected people and communities across the globe. Understand the economic, political, and cultural aspects of globalization and its connotations of progress and development.
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