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What does the term 'globalisation' primarily refer to in the modern context?
What does the term 'globalisation' primarily refer to in the modern context?
Which of the following best describes the historical roots of global interconnectedness?
Which of the following best describes the historical roots of global interconnectedness?
What form of currency was used in long-distance trade from the Maldives to other regions?
What form of currency was used in long-distance trade from the Maldives to other regions?
What role did migrants play in the early phases of globalisation?
What role did migrants play in the early phases of globalisation?
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When can the long-distance spread of disease-carrying germs be traced back to?
When can the long-distance spread of disease-carrying germs be traced back to?
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Study Notes
Globalization's History
- Globalization, while a recent economic system, has a long history.
- Interconnectedness amongst human societies grew steadily over time, long before the 20th century.
- People traveled for knowledge, opportunity, and spiritual reasons, carrying goods, money, values, and ideas.
- Coastal trade linked the Indus Valley to West Asia as early as 3000 BCE.
- Cowries from the Maldives circulated to China and East Africa for over a thousand years.
- The spread of disease-carrying germs across vast distances started as early as the seventh century.
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Explore the rich history of globalization, which has roots extending back to ancient times. Discover how interconnectedness among societies evolved through trade, travel, and the exchange of ideas long before the 20th century. This quiz delves into significant events and patterns that shaped global connections.
