Culture and Globalization

What is a system of beliefs, values and assumptions about life that guide behavior and are shared by a group called?

• Core Values
• Culture
• Ideology
• Life

A business or person with the resources to produce a good or service more efficiently than another business is said to have ____________________.

• a trade benefit
• an influential standard
• a comparative advantage
• a carrying capacity

How is culture learned?

• It's passed from generation to generation often without realizing it
• It's taught in preschool so children know how to conform to cultural norms
• It's passed down through stories and parables
• It's taught to children by parents who want to make sure their children have the best chance to survive

What is the population of the world?

• 6.8 billion

• 8.01 billion

• 10.8 billion

• 1.8 billion

Which is NOT something that is likely to be impacted by a population of 8 billion people?

• stress on natural resources
• loss of forests
• increases in technology
• loss of species of animals and plants

The idea or assumption that your culture and way of life is the norm or is better than another culture is called?

• Egotistical
• Megalomaniacal
• Ethnocentrism
• Racism

Which are the world's two most populated countries?

• India and the United States
• United States and China
• China and India
• None of the above

Which statement best summarizes US citizens and the resources they consume?

• With the third highest world populations Americans are actually good at limiting their use of resources.
• While Americans are less than five percent of the world population, they consume 25 percent of the world’s energy and produce 23 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions.
• The United State is one of the world's leaders in cutting down on carbon dioxide emissions lessening its effects on global warming.
• The United States has one of the high birth rates in the world yet its impact on the environment is less serious.

What was the main idea concerning SAFETY in the High Cost of Fast Fashion article?

• Safety isn't a concern and there are many accidents in the workplace but those accidents are considered acceptable
• Accidents in Bangladesh have led big brands to take their manufacturing to other countries were work conditions are safer
• Many accidents have cause big brands to improve working condition in factories and led to improved safety procedures
• New safety procedures and standards have cause a slow down in production.

What is a free trade agreement?

• an agreement between countries that makes goods and services free
• an agreement between countries that allows for free trade without tariffs and quotas
• an agreement between countries that allows for free travel of citizens
• an agreement between countries that creates safer working conditions