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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?
- A technological advancement in communication
- A system of interconnected political alliances
- A cultural movement promoting local traditions
- An economic system that has emerged in the last 50 years (correct)
Which of the following best describes the historical roots of global interconnectedness?
Which of the following best describes the historical roots of global interconnectedness?
- It began with the establishment of modern states in the 20th century.
- It primarily started with the invention of the Internet.
- It was solely a phenomenon of the late 19th century.
- It has origins in trade, migration, and the movement of ideas and capital. (correct)
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?
- Cowries (correct)
- Gold coins
- Digital currency
- Silver bullion
What role did migrants play in the early phases of globalisation?
What role did migrants play in the early phases of globalisation?
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?
Flashcards
Globalization's History
Globalization's History
Globalization, while a recent, visible phenomenon, is rooted in a long history of interconnectedness through trade, migration, and exchange.
Early Global Trade
Early Global Trade
Ancient civilizations, like the Indus Valley, were connected with other regions through trade routes involving goods and ideas.
Ancient Exchange of Goods
Ancient Exchange of Goods
Goods like cowries (shells used as currency) travelled long distances between regions.
Disease Transmission
Disease Transmission
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Historical Interconnection
Historical Interconnection
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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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