Globalization

Globalization is best defined as

• countries' colonizing other areas of the world

• political, cultural and economic exchange among nations

• the exchange of ideas on the internet

• the way in which countries fight dangerous pandemics

What was a motivating factor for European nations to form the European Union (EU)?

• to unify cultures of different European nations

• to fund peacekeeping missions like the United States

• to rival superpowers like the United States and the Soviet Union

• to develop a unified and stronger military

Who are the members of the G20?

• the 20 wealthiest nations

• top 20 most dangerous nations

• 20 newest nations

• 20 oldest nations

Which of the following is an example of a pandemic?

• salmonella

• AIDS

• Doctors Without Borders

• WHO

Why can diseases spread more quickly throughout the world than ever before?

• Vaccines are ineffective against most diseases.

• People can travel more easily.

• Diseases are deadlier than ever.

• The first pandemics occurred in the twentieth century.

Which factor has NOT contributed to population growth?

• the spread of AIDS

• increased life expectancy

• lower infant mortality rates

• better nutrition

Which modern environment issue is caused by humans?

• deforestation

• carbon dioxide emissions

• nuclear spills

• all of the above

Which event occurred live on television?

• formation of the United Nations

• moon landing

• end of World War II

• death of Michael Jackson

Which of the following could be considered a negative effect of globalization?

• loss of unique local cultures

• modern ease of travel

• Doctors Without Borders

• Third World internet access