Global Review- Globalization

What is a major reason for the trend illustrated by the graph?

• the fall of communist governments in Eastern Europe

• the formation of oil cartels, such as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

• an increase in global interdependence resulting from modern technology and expanded trade agreement

• a general decline in the standard of living for people in developing countries

What was one effect of the trend illustrated by the graph?

• Manufacturing expanded to employ more people around the world.

• The availability of goods decreased around the world.

• The supply of natural resources around the world increased.

• People in Asia became more isolated from the rest of the world.

Based on the information in this chart, which country has the highest life expectancy?

• Ireland

• Japan

• Venezuela

• Greece

Which generalization can best be supported using the data in this chart?

• The more globalized a country is, the more literate its inhabitants are.

• The more interconnected a country is with other countries, the higher its life expectancy is

• The higher population a country has, the more globalized it is.

• Countries in Europe and Asia have higher life expectancy that countries in South America.

Based on this map, which level of per capita income did most countries that were colonized in the 1800s and early 1900s have in 1998?

• Over $10,000

• $5,000-$10,000

• $1,000-$5,000

• Up to $1,000

Based on this late 20th-century map, which conclusion is accurate?

• The worldwide distribution of wealth is unequal.

• Social mobility between social classes is increasing.

• The communist movement is growing.

• Economic self-sufficiency in less developed countries is increasing.

An economist would find this document most useful for determining

• Why Western European countries are wealthier than Eastern European countries

• Which countries would benefit most from aid programs

• Which countries trade with one another

• Who owns the largest companies in each country

This political cartoon was most likely created during which historical period?

• Age of Imperialism

• Between World War I and World War II

• During World War II

• Post-World War II Era

Which statement best describes the author’s point of view?

• Nuclear proliferation occurs in all societies.

• Actions of one nation often affect other nations.

• Nuclear technology should be limited to the global superpowers.

• Most governments are critical of India's nuclear tests.