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Review for the WCHS social studies 10-1/10 Pre IB final.
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What opportunity does global media present for the preservation of culture?
Culture represented in TV, music, etc. can reach people in many countries
Censorship prevents sharing of harmful political messages
Most media is published in English
American pop culture becomes increasingly prevalent
2
True or false: TV contributes to homogenization by providing figures that the whole world can immitate.
True
False
3
What is thought of as a benefit of globalization?
Growth of human rights and government accountability
Spread of cultures, ideas, and technologies
New, larger markets for domestic goods
These are all benefits of globalization
4
Which policy/institution came from the Bretton Woods Agreement?
North American Free Trade Agreement
The Gold Standard
The IMF
Both red and blue
5
Fill in the blanks: New media technologies have caused globalization to happen _______ than it did 100 years ago.
N/A, because globalization didn't exist 100 years ago.
Slower
At the same rate
Faster
6
How did industrialization contribute to globalization in the 1700s and 1800s?
This led to the robot uprising (Europeans fled to the new world to escape)
Large amounts of raw goods were needed to supply new factories
European powers no longer needed to abduct workers from their colonies
This is when ships were invented, allowing sailors to reach the new world
7
During times of recession, which economist's views are most often relied upon?
G. Vetters
J. M. Keynes
F. Hayek
M. Friedman
8
What was a consequence of the residential school system in Canada?
Loss of language, traditions, and culture
All of these things
Generational trauma
Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse
9
People fear that globalization is creating a global "monoculture". What is this process called?
Assimilation
Monoculturization
Intercultural contact
Homogenization
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How did historical globalization positively impact indigenous populations?
Introduction of diseases
Europeans brought new goods and tools
There were no benefits at all
Introduced FNMI peoples to civilized government
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What is media convergence?
A term I just made up
The use of media by governments to further their political agendas
The integration of previously unrelated forms of media
The growing importance of platforms like Instagram and Tiktok
12
What is the World Trade Organization's main goal?
To provide disaster relief
To promote trade liberalization
To ensure protection of domestic industries from foreign intervention
To keep governments accountable to the global community
13
We've already mentioned TNCs a lot. What are they?
A charity/NGO that advocates for human rights
A government that tries to take another country's territory
A media technology that allows for trans-national contact
A company that operates in more than one country
14
True or false: Workers at a Canadian automotive factory would likely support the outsourcing of production.
True
False
15
How do TNCs contribute to homogenization?
They promote equal human rights for all
They allow the whole world to consume the same products
The impose laws and policies of assimilation
They promote diversity in the marketplace
16
Is GDP a measure of standard of living or quality of life?
Quality of life
Neither
Standard of living
Both
17
In what way were the colonizations of India and South Africa similar?
Both were undertaken by King Leopold II
They were both spheres of influence before they were colonies
The British immediately took great interest in the affairs of both colonies
There are no significant similarities
18
What is believed to be the earliest exaple of globalization as we understand it today?
Columbus's initial 1492 voyage to the new world
The industrial revolution
The 1924 Olympics
The silk road
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True or false: Globalization progresses evenly.
True
False
20
T or F: Following the Bretton Woods Agreement, countries used fixed exchange rates. Now, we use floating exchange rates.
False
True
21
Which entity below was involved with one of Britain's spheres of influence?
The Dutch East India Company
The British East India Company
British North America
The 13 Colonies
22
People also fear that the economic growth associated with globalization is reserved mostly for rich countries. Why?
No one thinks this
Because TNCs from rich countries take advantage of poor countries to profit
Because poor countries are expanding their industries into global markets
Because GDPs of rich countries rise while GDPs of poor countries fall
23
At one point, Germany guided the policies of Namibia, though Namibia was not Germany's direct posession. So...
Namibia was a colony of Germany
Namibia was a protectorate of Germany
Germany was a colony of Namibia
24
In reference to homogenization, many people think the world is becoming...
More like America
More focused on acquiring territory in other parts of the world
More like India
More like it was before the industrial revolution
25
True or false: Chritopher Columbus was the first European to see the new world.
True
False
26
Which does not measure quality of life?
Genuine Progress Indicator
Human Development Index
Gross National Happiness Index
These all measure quality of life
27
What is the process in the last question called?
Enlightenment
Political civilization
Globalization
Democratization
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Fill in the blanks: Globalization also refers to the increased movement of _______ across borders.
Goods
People, goods, ideas, and technology
People
Ideas and Technology
29
How did eurocentrism and nationalism contribute to historical globalization
Europeans thought it was their right, as a superior race, to control others
Both red and yellow
Europeans looked to foreign cultures to see how their nations could improve
Competition between superpowers led to a "race" to control the new world
30
What threat do TNCs pose?
These are all threats posed by TNCs
They often pay low wages (especially if production is outsourced)
Their ability to offer low prices jeopardizes small, local businesses
They contribute to the global monoculture
31
How did historical globalization harm indigenous populations?
These are all correct
Forced assimilation (destruction of culture)
Introduction of diseases
Seizure of land
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How does outsourcing benefit developing countries?
It provides jobs, albeit low-paying, where there were none before
It reduces the manufacturing nation's environmental footprint
Workers are provided new benefits such as paid sick leave and short shifts
It allows local businesses to compete in the global market
33
What would be an example of hybridization?
My immigrant father (Shout-out to Dave)
People of different religions living together in one community
The adoption of another country's political practices
A manga (Japanese-style cartoon) about Zeus
34
How is the IMF funded?
The organization's hefty entrance fee
Quotas of members
Tears of children who are forced to learn about it
Donations from private citizens
35
What is a critique of the IMF and World Bank?
These are all valid critiques
The conditions they impose on recipients promote austerity programs
Solutions based on capitalism as the one-size-fits-all, ideal model
There is no public oversight
36
Which transfer did not occur in the Columbian Exchange?
New crops to the old world
Many deadly diseases to the new world
Many deadly diseases to the old world
New crops to the new world
37
Which is an example of a legacy of imperialism in the Indian subcontinent?
None of these are true
Decades after British withdrawal, people in India and Pakistan remain poor
The Indian textile industry made citizens very wealthy
The farming of opium led to an addiction epidemic that continues today
38
Fill in the blanks: The _______ was a step taken by the Canadian government to protect minority culture.
Banning of the Potlach
Creation of Residential Schools
Passing of the Official Languages Act
Introduction of CERB during the COVID-19 pandemic
39
True or false: A colony is a direct posession of an imperialist power which they have full power to rule.
True
False
40
What is the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, or GATT (1947), known as today?
The World Trade Organization
NAFTA
The gold standard
The United Nations
41
Who is known for their critique of state-controlled economies in the mid 20th century?
M. Friedman
J. M. Keynes
F. Hayek
A. Smith
42
T or F: The IMF provides long-term loans, while the World Bank provides short-term relief to prevent currency collapses.
True
False
43
When has globalization been detrimental to human rights?
Global trade of "blood (conflict) diamonds"
Increase in countries that allow for political input from citizens
Creation and work of NGO "Amnesty International" in the human rights space
Universalization of American pop culture
44
Yes, some countries just don't integrate on the global stage. One example is...
Canada, the birthplace of many pop culture figures recognizable worldwide
India, which is the recipient of many manufacturing jobs from the west
America, with TNCs founded here operating internationally
P.N.G., where people live more or else the same as they did 200 years ago
45
Fill in the blanks: Outsourced jobs from the USA went first to ______, and now they generally go to ______.
Canada, Mexico
Mexico, Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, Mexico
Southeast Asia, India
46
Which is an example of a legacy of imperialism in the DRC?
Poor preparation for independence led to continued political instability
There are no legacies; all impacts have been erased
The DRC took control of rubber and ivory trades and became vastly wealthy
The long road to self-governance led to political and social prosperity
47
Fill in the blanks: ______ is change resulting from contact with another cultural group; it sometimes results in ______
Assimilation, cultural revitalization
Assimilation, genocide
Assimilation, acculturation
Acculturation, assimilation
48
What political system has gained mass uptake and support through globalization?
Totalitarian Regimes
Communism
Constitutional Monarchy
Democracy
49
What were the Mexican factories called that production was outsourced to?
Just factories? It's not that deep bro
Maquiladoras
Quincenieras
SOMs (Sites-of-manufacturing)
50
What is the difference between standard of living and quality of life?
QofL is used in developed countries, SofL is used in developing countries
QofL only measures financial aspects, SofL measures additional ones
There is no standard metric for SofL, but there is one for QofL
SofL only measures financial aspects, QofL measures additional ones
51
True or false: Quality of life is just one aspect of standard of living.
False
True
52
What was the main flaw with the gold standard?
People kept stealing the gold
A country's printed currency was limited by its gold supply
It encouraged people to mine gold outside of government regulations
There are no major flaws; that's why we use it today
53
What is not a point associated with A. Smith's theory of capitalism?
People must be free to own property and get wealthy
Individuals are motivated by profit and self-interest
Governments should regulate economic activity as they saw fit
Consumerism (more spending is better)
54
True or false: M. Friedman thought the emergence of the global free market was inevitable.
False
True
55
Fill in the blank: Globalization is the process of becoming more globally __________.
Knowledgeable
Hostile
Interconnected
Self-sufficient
