is the largest capital inflow into developing countries

NGOs such as Amnesty International and Habitat for Humanity generally

raise money in the First World but work in the third world

Widespread degradation of urban environment in developing countries can best be explained by

priority placed in industrialization compare to environment

Which of the following is the correct historical “order” of conflict in the modern world?

kings, ideologies, Cold War, international politics

Which of the following scenarios most clearly illustrates a government whose legitimacy is low?

competing ethnic groups are engaged in civil war

What is Huntington’s thesis?

conflict in the new world will be cultural

Nation-States must adjust to all the following trends of globalization EXCEPT:

narrowing of the economic gap between the rich and the poor

Why has globalization harmed more women than men?

Local markets are facing global competition

Descriptions apply to the relationship between the so-called First and Third worlds EXCEPT

3rd World states are dependent on 1stW for basic foodstuffs

What is the best generalization about the status of developing nations since 1945?

Most have experienced some kind of authoritarian rule

What does Barber say both jihad and McWorld do?

prevent democracy from developing

Why do governments issue economic sanctions against other countries?

as a form of punishment and coercion

Which of the following mostly closely matches Barber’s thesis?

MNC homogeneity vs. local identity

Why does Barber refer to assassins wearing Adidas and listening to Madonna?

People fighting for identity are vulnerableto Westernization

Which generalization regarding Non-Governmental Organizations is most accurate?

originate in lib dem but do most of their actual work in 3W

Which of the following is NOT a way Huntington supports his thesis?

Modernization makes people more connected to local identity

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1
Countries try to slow globalization or limit its effects by
controlling the flow of capital
limiting foreign investments
All our correct
limiting access to outside information
2
FDI
is the largest capital inflow into developing countries
often keep countries from passing human rights laws
brings wealth to the countries it is involved with
is centered almost totally in China
3
NGOs such as Amnesty International and Habitat for Humanity generally
approach not states but organizations like IMF for funding
raise money in the developing world
raise money in the First World but work in the third world
avoid giving services in states with poor rights records
4
Widespread degradation of urban environment in developing countries can best be explained by
priority placed in industrialization compare to environment
Massive use of private automobiles
opposition of agricultural workers to industrialization
Popular skepticism about “green” issues
5
What has replaced the Iron Curtain according to Huntington?
Silk Curtain of civilizations
Silk Curtain of ideology
Velvet Curtain of economics
the Velvet Curtain of culture
6
Which of the following is the correct historical “order” of conflict in the modern world?
divine right, social contract, force theory
divine right, ideologies, international politics, jihad
kings, ideologies, Cold War, international politics
kings, ideologies, international politics, jihad
7
According to Leonard, which of the following is not a challenge developed from globalization?
instability of oil prices
survival of the nation-state
competition of gated markets
economic warfare
8
As global leadership breaks down, who are the winners?
MNCs
Regional Economic Powerhouses
Small Nations
International Organizations
9
Which of the following scenarios most clearly illustrates a government whose legitimacy is low?
states refuse to recognize a country for diplomatic purposes
nation flags are being burnt openly in the nation’s capital
national crime rate is high and voter turnout is low
competing ethnic groups are engaged in civil war
10
What is Huntington’s thesis?
conflict in the new world will be economics
conflict in the new world will be cultural
conflict in the new world will be race
conflict in the new world will be ideology
11
Nation-States must adjust to all the following trends of globalization EXCEPT:
International markets for investment funds
acceptance of the concept of “crimes against humanity”
narrowing of the economic gap between the rich and the poor
potential of global warming cause by human activity
12
Why has globalization harmed more women than men?
Local markets are facing global competition
spending has had to be redirected to welfare recipients
Women are more mobile have actually gain from globalization
Non-Western cultures have become less traditional
13
Descriptions apply to the relationship between the so-called First and Third worlds EXCEPT
1st World takes resources from the 3rd World to furnish good
Goods made in 3rd World & shipped to 1st World states
3rd World is a subjective poli sci term coined in France
3rd World states are dependent on 1stW for basic foodstuffs
14
Several of the articles we read in class implied that
Both of these
Western domination would breed traditionalist sentiments
None of these
societies separate based on culture or ethnic differences
15
MNCs
exist to create a “race to the bottom”
are a large player in the IMF
starting to spread out into first and third world countries
exacerbate inequality
16
According to Barber, Jihad begins as a search for
commonality
power
local identity
democracy
17
What is the best generalization about the status of developing nations since 1945?
Most are still colonies of Western European countries
Most have undergone civil war
Most have experienced some kind of authoritarian rule
Most are governed by communists
18
What does Barber say both jihad and McWorld do?
Bring democracy
prevent dictatorship
threaten economic stability
prevent democracy from developing
19
Why do governments issue economic sanctions against other countries?
as a form of punishment and coercion
to decrease trade dependency
to increase trade
a compromise for political disputes
20
Which of the following is NOT a major recipient of FDI?
Nigeria
China
Mexico
Russia
21
Which of the following mostly closely matches Barber’s thesis?
MNCs vs. NGOs
MNCs vs. communism
Capitalist Westernization vs. Eastern community
MNC homogeneity vs. local identity
22
Why does Barber refer to assassins wearing Adidas and listening to Madonna?
show that Western culture is appealing to assassins
People fighting for identity are vulnerableto Westernization
None of the above
show that all cultures seem to like American
23
What region of the world are LA countries looking to develop an economic alliance with?
Asia
Europe
The Middle East
Australia
24
Which of the following conflicts does Huntington NOT refer to?
Arabs/African natives in Sudan
Buddhists in China
Hindus/ Muslims in India
Orthodox/ Muslims in Eastern Europe
25
Which generalization regarding Non-Governmental Organizations is most accurate?
tend to originate in the developing world
They often share the same aims as MNCs
originate in lib dem but do most of their actual work in 3W
They are completely free from the dictates of national law
26
Which of the following is NOT a way Huntington supports his thesis?
There is more and more interaction between civilizations
Modernization makes people more connected to local identity
Differences between civilizations are basic and enduring
Power of the West makes others more aware of local culture

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