The Contemporary World (GE 103) Midterm Notes: Intergovernmental Organizations
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According to the passage, what does cultural imperialism refer to?

  • The ways that one nation asserts its power over another through cultural means (correct)
  • The mixing of different national cultures within a country
  • The rise of Hollywood as the dominant force in the global movie industry
  • The economic domination of one nation over another

    • What is the relationship between cultural imperialism and the British colonization of America described in the passage?

  • The British economic domination of the American colonies led to the imposition of British culture (correct)
  • Cultural imperialism did not play a significant role in the British colonization of America
  • The American colonists largely resisted the imposition of British culture
  • The diversity of nationalities in the American colonies prevented British cultural imperialism

    • How does the passage characterize the role of the United States in contemporary cultural imperialism?

  • The US's cultural influence is a positive force that has benefited foreign cultural institutions
  • Multinational corporations, rather than the US government, are the primary drivers of cultural imperialism today
  • The US has largely resisted engaging in cultural imperialism unlike previous imperial powers
  • The US is a cultural superpower that dominates global culture through its movie industry (correct)

    • What does the passage suggest about the relationship between cultural imperialism and corporate interests?

    <p>Corporations are indifferent to cultural imperialism and simply pursue whatever maximizes their profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best summarizes the passage's overall perspective on cultural imperialism?

    <p>Cultural imperialism is a complex phenomenon with both positive and negative aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about the relationship between cultural imperialism and the concept of 'Hollywood'?

    <p>Hollywood represents a prime example of American cultural imperialism dominating global culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is one potential negative effect of cultural imperialism?

    <p>It can result in the homogenization of global culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about the relationship between cultural imperialism and the worship of Hindu gods in India?

    <p>The passage does not provide any information about the relationship between the worship of Hindu gods in India and cultural imperialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the passage characterize the role of multinational corporations in cultural imperialism?

    <p>Multinational corporations are indifferent to cultural imperialism and are simply pursuing their own profit motives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about the potential positive effects of cultural imperialism?

    <p>Cultural imperialism can lead to the adoption of successful American business models by foreign cultural institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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