CONTEM_W Unit 4

What is the Brundt/Brandt Line (1980s) primarily associated with?

• Division based on gender

• Division based on ganda

• Division based on wealth and development

• Division based on sexiness

Which countries often dominate international organizations like the United Nations, IMF, and WTO?

• Global South countries

• BRICS countries

• Global North countries

• Former colonial powers

Why might there be criticisms of unfair representation and decision-making in international institutions?

• Due to the economic, military, and political clout of the Global North

• Due to the lack of influence of BRICS countries

• Due to the economic, military, and political clout of the Global North

• Due to the influence of historical colonization

What is the primary concern of geopolitics?

• Environmental conservation

• Cultural exchange between nations

• Humanitarian aid

• Distribution of power and influence on the global stage

Which countries are part of BRICS

• Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Korea

• Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

• Belgium, Romania, Italy, Colombia, Saudi Arabia

• Bangladesh, Russia, India, Canada, South Africa

What is the main criticism of the concept of the "Global Divide"?

• It oversimplifies the complex issues related to inequality

• It accurately represents the state of global affairs

• It emphasizes cultural differences over economic ones

• It promotes global unity and cooperation

In the context of the text, why is the "divide" considered irrelevant in the age of Globalization?

• Because nations are increasingly self-sufficient

• Because cultural differences have disappeared

• Because there are several factors associated with inequality

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What is the significance of the term "Dependency Theory/big brother theory"?

• It represents a theory of economic development

• It highlights the role of small countries in global politics

• It underscores the unequal relationships between developed and developing nations

• It focuses on the impact of colonization on cultural exchange

What role did the Brundt/Brandt Line play in global geopolitics?

• It defined the boundaries of a new continent.

• It divided the world based on religious beliefs.

• It divided the world based on wealth and development.

• It promoted global unity and cooperation.

How does the BRICS organization differ from the Western sphere of power?

• BRICS countries seek to deepen economic cooperation and provide an alternative to Western dominance.

• BRICS countries advocate for isolationism, while the Western sphere promotes global cooperation.

• BRICS countries have no influence in global affairs, while the Western sphere dominates international institutions.

• BRICS countries have a common history and background, unlike the diverse Western countries.