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1
Ford Motor Company is famous for pioneering the modern assembly line
False
True
2
What is a transnational corporation (TNC)?
A nonprofit charity
A government agency
A corporation operating in multiple countries
A company operating in only one country
3
Which of these companies is not originally from the United States?
Samsung
McDonald’s
Coca-Cola
Amazon
4
What key historical event accelerated the growth of American TNCs like Ford and Coca-Cola?
World War II
World War I
The Cold War
The Industrial Revolution
5
What is one positive impact of TNCs on host countries?
Job creation and investment
Increased taxes
Increased local poverty
Reduction in exports
6
What is outsourcing, a practice often used by TNCs?
Buying foreign companies
Moving production to lower-cost countries
Hiring only local workers
Selling only domestic goods
7
When and where was Kazakh Khanate established?
1654 in Akmola
1546 in Orynbor
1456 in Zhetisay
1465 in Zhetisu
8
Which of the following industries was central to early TNC development?
Information technology
Automobiles
Social media
Textile and spices
9
Which of these is a criticism of TNCs in developing countries?
Creating trade blocs
Exploiting labor and natural resources
Promoting sustainability
Increasing local innovation
10
Which Asian country became a major hub for TNCs in electronics in the 1980s–1990s?
Philippines
South Korea
Vietnam
India
11
Which Swiss-based food and beverage TNC is among the world’s largest?
PepsiCo
Nestlé
Kraft Heinz
Mars Inc.
12
What is one way TNCs influence global culture?
Avoiding local markets
Decreasing migration
Promoting regional conflicts
Spreading global brands and media
13
Which company is often considered one of the first TNCs in history?
British East Indian Company
Walmart
Tayota
Amazon
14
In the 21st century, which sector has seen the biggest growth in TNCs?
Textiles
Technology
Agriculture
Shipping
15
Which of the following companies is a leading tech TNC?
Ford
Nestlé
Unilever
Apple
16
Which international organization often monitors TNC activities and trade?
FIFA
WTO
WHO
UNESCO
17
The British East India Company was established in which century?
18th century
17th century
19th century
16th century
18
What does FDI stand for, often linked with TNC activity?
Foreign Debt Investment
Federal Development Institution
Final Direct Income
Foreign Direct Investment
19
What trend in the 2000s changed how TNCs operate?
Isolationism
Digitalization
Colonialism
E-commerce
20
During the 1950s–70s, which country became the leading exporter of TNCs?
Japan
Germany
United States
China
