Y9 - 2 - Globalisation Introduction

Huge container ships allow:

• Clothes to be bought from overseas.
• People to travel to any country they want.
• Goods to be transported all over the world. 
• People to go on cruises to many parts of the world. 

Mc Donald's  is an example of a multinational corporation.

• true
• false

Is the spread of religion over human history an example of globalisation?

• True

• False

What is globalisation?

• The process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected.

• The process by which the world is becoming less interconnected.

• The process by which the world is becoming more divided.

Which of these factors have influenced globalisation?

• High taxes and investment restrictions.

• Communication systems and the internet.

• Poor standard of living and unemployment.

Which of the following is NOT a Multinational Corporation?

• Ford

• Shell

• Local newsagent

• FedEx

The increased interconnectedness and interdependence of people and countries resulting from the expanding integration of trade, finance, people, and ideas in one global marketplace is known as:

• Globalisation

• Diffusion

• Centralisation

• Hybridisation

What does TNC stand for?

• Trans national corporations

• Trade nations conference

• Trans national countries

• Trial national cooperations

Which factor might attract a transnational corporation to a country?

• Good tourist attractions

• Cheap raw materials

• High average monthly wage

Globalisation is the process of the world becoming increasingly interconnected due to improvements in...

• Transport and telephones

• Telephones and computers

• Transport and technology

• Airline industry