Globalization

When did globalization really take off and spread all over the world?

• During the later years of the 1900s

• After the Columbian Exchange

• During the Industrial Revolution

• During the World Wars

What is the general term that describes how the world has become more connected in many ways over time?

• Colonization

• Industrialization

• Modernization

• Globalization

Which of the following is an example of the positive impact of globalization on communities?

• Increased inequality

• Banking crises

• Destruction of traditional cultures

• Diverse population

What is the term used to describe the dependency of nations in the context of globalization?

• The cycle

• Colonization

• Global cooperation

• Interconnection

What is the main message conveyed in the text regarding globalization?

• Globalization is a recent phenomenon

• Globalization has no impact on communities and economies

• Globalization cannot be reversed

• Globalization has only negative effects

Which sentence from the article would be MOST important to include in a summary of the article?

• The rapid spread of information and goods has had an effect on cultures around the world.

• U.S. companies may work with companies in India where labor is less expensive.

• Textiles have become a main export of Bangladesh, a country in South Asia.

• Now, people in London, England, can dine on Indian food, and Chinese restaurants can be found in almost any American town.

Advances in communication and technology have added to the "rapid" exchange of ideas. What word would you replace "rapid" with?

• Quick

• Speedy

• Fast

• Constant

Globalization contributes to a more UNIFORM, united world view and culture. People around the world listen to the same music and watch the same television programs. What does "uniform" mean?

• cultures around the world are becoming more similar

• cultures around the world are becoming more complex

• cultures around the world are developing advanced technology

• cultures around the world remain constant and unchanging