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What is the main concern expressed by some anti-globalization activists regarding globalization?
What is the main concern expressed by some anti-globalization activists regarding globalization?
- Cultural imperialism (correct)
- Technological dependency
- Political interference
- Economic isolation
How has technology impacted globalization according to the text?
How has technology impacted globalization according to the text?
- Slowed down the rate of international integration
- Increased political isolation of countries
- Enabled quick and cost-effective global movement of goods and information (correct)
- Reduced the need for global commodity chains
What has been a major driving force behind international integration?
What has been a major driving force behind international integration?
- Technological stagnation
- Cultural conservatism
- Capitalist competition (correct)
- Political isolation
How has innovation in transportation impacted global cultural exchange?
How has innovation in transportation impacted global cultural exchange?
What technological advancement allowed for virtually instantaneous transfer of information between countries?
What technological advancement allowed for virtually instantaneous transfer of information between countries?
Which form of communication was instrumental in creating what McLuhan described as a global village?
Which form of communication was instrumental in creating what McLuhan described as a global village?
What technology enables new forms of cultural production and exchange, providing basically instantaneous connectivity?
What technology enables new forms of cultural production and exchange, providing basically instantaneous connectivity?
Which term refers to large businesses with head offices in rich countries that play a significant role in globalization?
Which term refers to large businesses with head offices in rich countries that play a significant role in globalization?
"Global commodity chains" refer to:
"Global commodity chains" refer to:
"Cultural imperialism" in the context of globalization refers to:
"Cultural imperialism" in the context of globalization refers to:
