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What is one of the key differences in modern globalization compared to historical movements of people and goods?
What is one of the key differences in modern globalization compared to historical movements of people and goods?
- The number of people involved in global movements
- The scale, velocity, and range of flows across borders (correct)
- The impact of financial contagions
- The variety of goods being traded
Which example best illustrates the interconnectedness of the modern world mentioned in the text?
Which example best illustrates the interconnectedness of the modern world mentioned in the text?
- The crisis of 2008
- The spread of infectious diseases like Ebola or Zika (correct)
- The historical movement of goods along the Silk Road
- The production of smartphones
What is one of the items explicitly mentioned as being part of the worldwide movement in the text?
What is one of the items explicitly mentioned as being part of the worldwide movement in the text?
- Textiles
- Greenhouse gases (correct)
- Precious metals
- Livestock
What historical trade route is referenced in the text as an example of the movement of goods over thousands of years?
What historical trade route is referenced in the text as an example of the movement of goods over thousands of years?
What aspect of globalization does the text emphasize as leading to the rapid spread of ideas, behaviors, and products?
What aspect of globalization does the text emphasize as leading to the rapid spread of ideas, behaviors, and products?
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Globalization
- One key difference between modern globalization and historical movements of people and goods is the speed and scale of global interactions.
Interconnectedness of the Modern World
- The example that best illustrates the interconnectedness of the modern world is the global supply chain.
Worldwide Movement
- One explicitly mentioned item that is part of the worldwide movement is coffee.
Historical Trade Route
- The Silk Road is the historical trade route referenced in the text as an example of the movement of goods over thousands of years.
Aspect of Globalization
- The text emphasizes the rapid spread of ideas, behaviors, and products due to the increased speed and ease of communication.
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