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WH Unit 11: Globalization
WH Unit 11: Globalization
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A #World #History Quiz looking at causes and effects of #globalization.
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What is one effect of economic globalization in the twentieth century?
a wider choice of consumer products
higher prices for imported goods
fewer international trade agreements
an overall decline in living standards
2
Pandemics are caused by
Deforestation
Globalization
Drought
Pollution
3
Major advances in telecommunications technology have affected developing countries by providing
rapid growth within service sectors
reliable methods for fair elections
improved manufacturing methods
increased access to natural resources
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Which conclusion about the global economy is most accurate?
Globalization is creating fewer jobs.
The labor market in Asia relies on child labor.
Technology has decreased the cost of doing business.
Capitalism has not met the needs of the working class.
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Some people argue against multinational corporations because they believe that
they improve the standard of living in developing countries.
developing countries are doing all right on their own.
developing countries will become wealthier than others.
outsourcing causes a loss of jobs in a home country
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Which organization was a result of this meeting?
European Union
International Monetary Fund
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
World Trade Organization
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What issue is this political cartoon commenting on?
Pollution
Globalization
Terrorism
Desertification
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Which issue currently facing Brazil has the most significant global impact?
Surplus of skilled labor
Deforestation and destruction of rainforests
Immigration from European nations
Their withdrawal from the EU
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Which is a characteristic of a developing nation?
inadequate education
an economy based on manufacturing
WIDESPREAD technology
broad healthcare systems
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The policies of the European Union (EU) and the NAFTA have both resulted in
an improvement in containment efforts
the support of isolationist practices
the expansion of totalitarianism
an increase in economic interdependence
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(From your course pack) What strategy does Tony Blair suggest to fight back against terrorism?
Bigotry and intolerance
Tolerance and unity for common values
Mass invasions and bombing
Evangelism
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What is one positive outcome of the creation of the information highway (the internet)?
it increases stereotypes
it leads to strong governments
it makes it easy to reach those with similar interests
it lessens the economic gap between nations
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Terrorism
will be overcome through diplomacy
is extremely difficult to defeat
has failed to take root
requires a strong military response
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A dramatic change due to globalization is
Countries replaced their governments with oligarchies
the beginnings of new programs such as NASA
a rise in employment
a rise in world wars
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Which issue has caused an ongoing conflict between Israel and its neighboring nations?
commercial access to the Mediterranean Sea
control over disputed territories
public funding for road construction
decline over the local tourism industry
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Which of the following is an argument against globalization?
Trade earns money that can be used to improve infrastructure
Nations involved in free trade often become more democratic
Globalization takes away indigenous peoples land and culture
Competition for goods & services limits product availability
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What is one effect of globalization in India?
National borders are becoming fuzzier
Technology companies have been outsourcing customer service
There has been a lack of employment opportunities
Broadband internet is now available in India
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A consequence of China’s economic progress is
Little time spent with family
Pollution
Large populations
High wages
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The use of global positioning systems (GPS) by farmers shows that
traditional farming methods are still used in rural areas
high-tech solutions can damage certain agricultural regions
many commercial farmers resist new innovations.
changes in technology can affect agricultural production
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Which factor has contributed to outsourcing in the development of a global economy?
decline of higher education in developed countries
improvements in telecommunications technology
rising cost of labor in developing countries
limited access to regional hospitals
21
After what conflict was the OPEC oil embargo launched as an economic weapon?
The Suez Crisis
The Yom Kippur War
The Gulf War
The Seven Day War
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Which of the following is NOT helpful to the environment?
Planting trees
conserving water
Overpopulating areas
recycling products
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Which of the following shows the effects of globalization?
Latin America produces 80% of global banana exports.
Tropical Race 4 is spread through soil movement.
Banana plague lives in soil and attacks the roots
Tropical Race 4 threatens a $36 billion dollar industry
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What was one effect of ARPNET?
Global communications became instantaneous
Combat strategies could be better tested.
Troop deployments could be made faster
Data could be stored more securely
