Globalization and Culture

When different parts of the world connect, with the spread of new ideas and begin to have more in common

• culture

• globalization

• interdependence

• trade

Which IS NOT an example of how globalization is spread

• interent

• travel

• communication

• working conditions

Everyone thinks globalization is a good thing

• True

• False

Negative effect of globalization

• It helps people to communicate

• can solve world issues

• American culture will destroy local culture around the world

• provides access to more medication

Positive effects of globalization

• helps countries to work together to solve problems

• destroys the culture of smaller groups around the world

• causes unfair working conditions

• jobs are taken away from countries

The way of life of a particular group

• culture

• globalization

• trade

• interdependence

Which IS NOT one of the aspects of culture?

• traditions

• clothing/attire

• trade

• religion

According to the passage below, how does this culture feel about guests who enter their home?

"Most precious guests could be gifted a horse, camel, carpet, cold steel, coat or hand-made dressing gown. For guests of the elderly age, special meal would be prepared, showing endless respect. Guests were divided into three types: specially invited, casual and unexpected ones. Guests could be asked to sing a song, or recite a poem and as a rule, no one refused, as it was an expression of respect towards the host. New neighbours were invited to the house in order to get to know them better and always there was an attempt to help – with food or household things when needed."

• Guests are not welcome

• Guests are respected and always welcomed

• Guests should bring gifts to the host

• The hosts should sing songs for the guests

Which is an "effect" in the passage below?

When Europeans started setting up colonies in other continents, globalization grew. They took over many countries in the world so they could get their goods. Many early-European explorers also brought the Christian religion to new areas.

• "When Europeans started setting up colonies"

• "globalization grew"

• "they took over many countries"

In the statement below, what is the cause of globalization speeding up?

"Globalization sped up even more 100 years ago, thanks to new technology."

• 100 years ago

• new technology

• none of the above