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What does internal migration refer to?
What does internal migration refer to?
- Traveling temporarily for work
- Emigrating to a new country
- Relocating within a specified territory or country (correct)
- Moving from one country to another
What distinguishes international migration from internal migration?
What distinguishes international migration from internal migration?
- International migration occurs within a country
- International migration involves permanent residency in a different country (correct)
- International migration is a temporary stay in another country
- International migration is only for economic reasons
What is immigration?
What is immigration?
- Leaving a country to live in another
- The act of settling in a new country or region permanently (correct)
- Returning to one's home country after living abroad
- The movement of people seeking temporary work abroad
Which of the following terms describes people leaving their own country to live in another?
Which of the following terms describes people leaving their own country to live in another?
What was the main focus of China's One-Child Policy that ended in 2016?
What was the main focus of China's One-Child Policy that ended in 2016?
Which factor is typically associated with push factors in migration?
Which factor is typically associated with push factors in migration?
What is the concept of refugee in the context of migration?
What is the concept of refugee in the context of migration?
What are immigration policies primarily designed to regulate?
What are immigration policies primarily designed to regulate?
What was the height of the first volleyball net borrowed from tennis?
What was the height of the first volleyball net borrowed from tennis?
In which year was a special ball designed specifically for volleyball?
In which year was a special ball designed specifically for volleyball?
Which offensive style involving high trajectory passing was introduced in the Philippines in 1916?
Which offensive style involving high trajectory passing was introduced in the Philippines in 1916?
What change was made to the scoring system in volleyball in 1917?
What change was made to the scoring system in volleyball in 1917?
When were the first YMCA national championships held in volleyball?
When were the first YMCA national championships held in volleyball?
What significant organization was formed in 1928 for volleyball in the United States?
What significant organization was formed in 1928 for volleyball in the United States?
Which new technique was introduced in volleyball during the 1960s?
Which new technique was introduced in volleyball during the 1960s?
In what year were the first World Championships for volleyball held?
In what year were the first World Championships for volleyball held?
What characterizes the Classical Age in human history?
What characterizes the Classical Age in human history?
Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the development of democracy?
Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the development of democracy?
Which philosopher is not associated with the birth of philosophy during the Classical Age?
Which philosopher is not associated with the birth of philosophy during the Classical Age?
What was a key feature of the Hellenistic World?
What was a key feature of the Hellenistic World?
Which of the following best describes the contributions of Roman Civilization?
Which of the following best describes the contributions of Roman Civilization?
What role did religion play in ancient civilizations?
What role did religion play in ancient civilizations?
Which of the following is a significant literary contribution of the Classical Age?
Which of the following is a significant literary contribution of the Classical Age?
What was a distinguishing feature of the Jewish belief system in ancient Israel?
What was a distinguishing feature of the Jewish belief system in ancient Israel?
What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
Which of the following statements about the World Trade Organization (WTO) is correct?
Which of the following statements about the World Trade Organization (WTO) is correct?
What economic ideology forms the basis of the WTO's approach to global trade?
What economic ideology forms the basis of the WTO's approach to global trade?
Which of the following is a significant criticism of the WTO?
Which of the following is a significant criticism of the WTO?
What issue occurred as a result of increased grain prices under WTO policies?
What issue occurred as a result of increased grain prices under WTO policies?
What was the role of the GATT before the establishment of the WTO?
What was the role of the GATT before the establishment of the WTO?
What effect did WTO's policies have on emerging markets in the Global South?
What effect did WTO's policies have on emerging markets in the Global South?
Which of the following is a result of the exclusion of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) from the WTO?
Which of the following is a result of the exclusion of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) from the WTO?
What is defined as the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of people and countries?
What is defined as the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of people and countries?
Which term describes the design of a product so it can be easily consumed in multiple countries?
Which term describes the design of a product so it can be easily consumed in multiple countries?
What process involves societies adopting Western culture in various areas such as economics and lifestyle?
What process involves societies adopting Western culture in various areas such as economics and lifestyle?
How does globalization affect multinational corporations?
How does globalization affect multinational corporations?
What is one potential benefit of outsourcing for developing countries?
What is one potential benefit of outsourcing for developing countries?
What influences attitudes toward globalization according to Ritzer?
What influences attitudes toward globalization according to Ritzer?
Which process emphasizes the expansion and intensification of relationships and consciousness across the globe?
Which process emphasizes the expansion and intensification of relationships and consciousness across the globe?
What is a common misconception about globalization?
What is a common misconception about globalization?
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Study Notes
Migration
- Migration refers to the spatial movement of individuals or groups from one location to another, typically for permanent residency.
- Internal Migration occurs within a country, while International Migration involves moving between countries.
- Immigration is entering a new country for permanent residence, and Emigration is leaving one's home country to live elsewhere.
One Child Policy in China
- China's One Child Policy was implemented to control population growth and officially ended in 2016.
Geography of Migration
- Migration is influenced by push factors (reasons to leave) and pull factors (reasons to move to a new location).
- Internal migration can result in urbanization, while international migration often addresses labor shortages or refugee crises.
Refugees
- Refugees are individuals who flee their home country due to persecution, violence, or war and seek asylum in another country.
Immigration Policies
- Immigration policies are frameworks established by governments to regulate the entry and residence of foreign nationals.
Globalization
- Globalization denotes the interconnectedness of people and countries, driven by trade, technology, and cultural exchanges.
- It has led to the formation of multinational corporations and the practice of outsourcing, which can provide jobs in developing countries.
Economic Globalization
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO) are key institutions facilitating globalization.
- Controversies regarding the WTO include trade barriers favoring developed nations, leading to increased food prices and protests from affected countries.
Classical Age
- The Classical Age highlights significant civilizations, including Greek, Persian, and Roman empires, which shaped cultural advancements.
- Contributions of this era include the birth of philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle), epic literature (Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey"), and architectural masterpieces like the Parthenon.
Greek Civilization
- Ancient Greece is celebrated for its influence on democracy, literature, and philosophy, impacting Western civilization profoundly.
Roman Civilization
- The Roman Empire expanded through governance innovations and a robust legal system, influencing various aspects of modern governance.
Hellenistic World
- The Hellenistic period emerged post-Alexander the Great’s conquests, blending Greek culture with Asian and Middle Eastern influences, enriching global cultural exchanges.
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