World Current Affairs: Globalization Overview
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What historical event gained mainstream popularity for the term terrorism?

  • Civil Rights Movement
  • The French Revolution (correct)
  • World War I
  • Beirut barracks bombings (correct)

    • Which group is associated with the actions during the Reign of Terror?

  • The Monarchists
  • The Bourbons
  • The Jacobins (correct)
  • The Girondins

    • What was the nature of violence characterized by terrorism as described?

  • Violence primarily against state actors
  • Violence against peacetime targets (correct)
  • Violence against military targets
  • Violence in wartime only

    • Who was involved in an assassination attempt using bombs in 1858?

    <p>Felice Orsini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best defines the impact of terrorism on communities?

    <p>Interferes with the peace and functioning of communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does economic globalization primarily refer to?

    <p>The free movement of goods, capitals, and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a global actor?

    <p>Local businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one positive impact of globalization?

    <p>Increased foreign trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fear is associated with the negative impact of globalization?

    <p>Immoral distribution of income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the first UEFA Champions League established?

    <p>1955</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many teams are currently included in the UEFA Champions League format since 1993?

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the most successful club in UEFA Champions League history?

    <p>Real Madrid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable event in UEFA history happened in 1990?

    <p>Expansion of the tournament format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the positive impacts of globalization on developing countries?

    <p>Technological advancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a movement associated with globalization?

    <p>Movement of wildlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cultural globalization primarily refer to?

    <p>The spread of ideas and values across the globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative aspect of globalization?

    <p>Commercial market instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the homogenization perspective of globalization suggest?

    <p>American culture dominates other cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of globalization refers to the growth in the worldwide political system?

    <p>Political globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method plays a significant role in cultural globalization?

    <p>Internet communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the concept of hybridization in globalization?

    <p>Blending of different cultural elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the most serious effects of climate change mentioned?

    <p>How it will affect water resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions are expected to be most vulnerable to climate change?

    <p>Canada's forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the melting glaciers and polar ice?

    <p>Significant rise in sea levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional problem exacerbates climate change effects?

    <p>Worsening air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What extreme weather events are mentioned as ramped up due to climate change?

    <p>Droughts, floods, and other extremes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines terrorism?

    <p>Using violence to gain political power or enact change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of impact do climate change threats have on human health?

    <p>Significant impact related to pollution and extreme weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overarching theme is represented by the effects of climate change described?

    <p>The interconnectedness of ecological and human systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential cause of terrorism related to religion?

    <p>Fanaticism leading to violent acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of terrorism involves a government using terror to control its population?

    <p>State terrorism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which socio-economic factor is often associated with driving individuals towards terrorism?

    <p>Lack of political freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people often turn to terrorism as a means of expressing their grievances?

    <p>They perceive injustice within social or political frameworks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is political conflict related to terrorism?

    <p>It creates a perceived need to correct social or political wrongs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best captures the relationship between terrorism and socio-economic factors?

    <p>Poverty and lack of education may contribute to driving individuals toward terrorism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best defines religious terrorism?

    <p>Terrorism based on the extreme beliefs and sacrifices of its practitioners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of those committing acts of state terrorism?

    <p>To maintain control over the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary characteristic of globalization according to sociologists?

    <p>It integrates peoples globally into a single world society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economist is credited with coining the term 'globalization'?

    <p>Theodore Levitt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical event is often associated with the peak of globalization in the 19th century?

    <p>The Industrial Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the period of globalization from 1600 to 1800?

    <p>An emergence of maritime European empires and trade links.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Anthony Giddens, how can globalization be defined?

    <p>The intensification of worldwide social relations linking distant localities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects describes early relationships in globalization?

    <p>Fluid interactions shaped by geographic spread of ideas and norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that drove modern globalization during the 19th century?

    <p>Nineteenth-century imperialism in Africa and Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process has globalization fundamentally altered in the world?

    <p>Geographical boundaries and isolationism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    World Current Affairs

    • The presentation is about world current events, including topics like globalization, terrorism, climate change, and immigration.
    • The speaker is Dr. Gerard Deeb.

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    Explore the complexities of globalization as discussed by Dr. Gerard Deeb, including its economic, political, and cultural dimensions. This presentation delves into the historical context and definitions of globalization from prominent thinkers. Gain insights into how global phenomena shape local realities in today's interconnected world.

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