Human Geography Globalization Quiz

According to the Globalization in History slide, the _______ allowed for the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

Globalization sped up with developments in

• air travel

• free trade

• the internet

• gambling

The Industrial Revolution refers to

• a period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity

• an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe

• the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the United States

According to the text, "When Europeans began establishing colonies overseas, globalization grew." The word "colonies' most closely means

• a community of animals or plants of one kind living close together

• a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country

• a housing development or residential community

About ______% of the world uses cellphones.

Modern communication has contributed to globalization through the use of

• cell phones

• culinary

• 24 hour access to news

• the internet

According to the text, "People all over the world can see a plethora of news 24 hours a day." The word "plethora" most closely means

• a large or excessive amount of (something)

• a monstrosity

• something very inconvenient

• someone who is inconsiderate

Do you believe that 24 hour access to news has a mostly positive effect on humanity, or a mostly negative effect on humanity?

• I believe 24 hour access to news has a very positive effect on humanity.

• I believe 24 hour access to news has a very negative effect on humanity.

• I believe 24 hour access to news has both a positive and negative effect on humanity.

Each year, __________ of people move from one country to another in search of work.

Globalization has influenced

• trade

• taste

• culture

• our interests in fashion, music, and food.