Structures of Globalization Quiz

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According to Arjun Appadurai's concept of 'scapes', which of the following refers to the global movement of people?

  • Ethnoscapes (correct)
  • Financescapes
  • Technoscapes
  • Ideoscapes

What does the term 'mediascapes' refer to in Appadurai's framework?

  • The circulation of mechanical goods and software
  • The global circulation of money and capital
  • The spread of political ideologies and beliefs
  • The flow of cultural products and information (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of Appadurai's 'scapes'?

  • Culturescapes (correct)
  • Financescapes
  • Technoscapes
  • Ideoscapes

What is the key question we should ask when studying globalization?

<p>What is being globalized? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'financescapes'?

<p>The global circulation of money and capital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ideoscapes' refer to?

<p>The global spread of political ideas and beliefs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of globalization according to the text?

<p>It is a complex phenomenon occurring at multiple levels. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following disciplines is NOT mentioned as contributing to the understanding of globalization?

<p>Psychology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Manfred Steger's definition, what does the "expansion" aspect of globalization refer to?

<p>Both the creation of new and multiplication of existing social networks across boundaries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the "intensification" aspect of globalization provided in the text?

<p>The impact of monsoon floods in Bangkok on Honda's operations in America. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an "engine of globalization" in the text?

<p>The influence of multinational corporations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should globalization be viewed and understood?

<p>Through an interdisciplinary approach considering multiple theories and perspectives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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