1.7 Trapped in the wilderness

What are the reasons why some locations remain largely 'switched off' from globalisation according to the study pointers?

• Cultural and social

• Physical, political, economic, and environmental

• Technological and educational

• Historical and geographical

Which of the following is an example of a location that remains largely 'switched off' from globalisation?

• Brazil

• North Korea

• European Union

• Australia

Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for some countries and regions remaining 'switched off'?

• Social reasons

• Environmental reasons

• Linguistic barriers

• Political reasons

What event in 2013 marked the end of the AQIM & Islamist insurgency in the North of Mali?

• A) A peace treaty signed by all parties

• B) The intervention of the United Nations

• C) The French intervention

• D) A successful democratic election

As of the information provided, what percentage of Mali's population lives below the poverty line?

• A) 50%

• B) 64%

• C) 75%

• D) 80%

What is the main geographical feature of northern Mali?

• A) Mountain ranges

• B) Dense forests

• C) Desert

• D) Tropical rainforest

What has been the impact of conflict in the North on tourism in Mali?

• A) Increase in cultural tourism

• B) Development of eco-tourism

• C) Tourism mostly ceased

• D) Shift to domestic tourism

What is the main reason for food shortages in Mali?

• A) Lack of agricultural technology

• B) Economic sanctions

• C) Food shortage encourages anger and extremism

• D) Insufficient rainfall

What is the length of the River Niger as it flows through southern Mali?

• A) 1700 km

• B) 2000 km

• C) 1500 km

• D) 1900 km

What type of agriculture is predominant in Mali?

• A) Commercial farming

• B) Subsistence farming

• C) Industrial agriculture

• D) Organic farming