2/1 Thurs Globalization Quiz

What is the main impact of globalization?

• Spread of wildlife

• Spread of customs and language

• Spread of rumors

• Spread of diseases

Why do the richest countries benefit from globalization?

• They have the most cultural diversity

• They have the best weather

• They have the best food

• They can sell more products and take advantage of workers in third world countries

What is the term used for the transmission of ideas, meanings, and values around the world?

• Cultural segregation

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural globalization

• Cultural homogenization

What is the impact of trading on cultural food?

• It has no impact on cultural food

• It leads to more interest in cultural food

• It leads to the disappearance of cultural food

• It leads to less interest in cultural food

What is the term used when two different cultures come in contact with each other and learn to adapt with each other?

• Cultural accommodation

• Cultural homogenization

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural segregation

What is the impact of communication technology on cultural identity?

• It has no impact on cultural identity

• It leads to the preservation of cultural identity

• It leads to the disappearance of cultural identity

• It has a huge impact on cultural identity

What is the main impact of transportation technology on globalization?

• It has no impact on globalization

• It has a huge impact on globalization

• It leads to the preservation of cultural diversity

• It leads to the disappearance of cultural diversity

What is the term used when a minority person is forced to learn the ways of the dominant culture?

• Cultural segregation

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural homogenization

• Cultural accommodation

What is the main reason for the Inuit people to trade with the Aboriginal people?

• To acquire wood for building shelter and providing heat

• To acquire clothing for protection

• To acquire soapstone for carvings and sculptures

• To acquire food for survival

What is the main reason for the author to move to Canada?

• To escape from the horrible environmental conditions caused by transnational companies

• To experience a different climate

• To escape from the dominant culture

• To find better job opportunities