Y10 HGSA Revision

What is the best definition of globalisation?

• 'an area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted'

• 'all those processes by which the peoples of the world are incorporated into a single world society, global society.'

• 'the transfer of goods or services from one person or entity to another, often in exchange for money'

• 'the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money'

What type of globalisation is this?

'The expansion of free movement of goods, trading and financial services around the world'

• Economic globalisation

• Cultural globalisation

• Political globalisation

• Culinary globalisation

What type of globalisation is this?

'The expansion of culture, ideas, values and media around the world.'

• Economic globalisation

• Cultural globalisation

• Political globalisation

• Culinary globalisation

What type of globalisation is this?

'The expansion of political co-operation and interaction between countries..'

• Economic globalisation

• Cultural globalisation

• Political globalisation

• Culinary globalisation

Which of the following is an advantage of economic globalisation?

• Smaller companies find it difficult to survive

• Natural and human resources are often exploited

• The gap between rich and poor countries is increasing

• Consumers have greater choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cultural globalisation?

• People can experience foods, clothing and other products that weren't previously available in their countries

• People are more informed and more mobilised to be able to help others in different countries

• Some cultures can become drowned out by more dominant cultures

• Different groups can work together to produce products/ services by combining their expertise

Which of the following is an advantage of political globalisation?

• Large international organisations can focus on human rights, environmental issues and other matters of global concern

• Sovereignty of the state is reduced by joining international organisations

• Some countries being seen to dominate the international political scene

• Some political globalisation has led to war (many wars have been the result of the global expansion of empires and attempts to control resources)

TNCs can also be known as:

• BNCs

• MNCs

• NMCs

• GMCs

TNCs usually base their headquarters and research and development offices in:

• LEDCs

• MEDCs

• QPRs

• BISJs

TNCs usually base their factories, mines/plantations and manufacturing centres in:

• LEDCs

• MEDCs

• QPRs

• BISJs