Globalization and Popular Culture Quiz

What is globalization?

• The process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade

• The process of creating barriers between countries to limit trade

• The process of isolating a country from the rest of the world

• The process of promoting only one culture worldwide

What are some examples of popular culture traits?

• Politics, religion, and history

• Food, sports, music, and movies

• Education, healthcare, and infrastructure

• Science, technology, and innovation

Which country has a great influence on popular culture?

• Russia

• India

• China

• United States

What is the major global language?

• Chinese

• French

• Spanish

• English

What is interdependence?

• A relationship between countries in which they have no economic ties

• A relationship between countries in which they compete with each other for resources, goods, or services

• A relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for resources, goods, or services

• A relationship between countries in which they isolate themselves from each other

What are multinational corporations?

• Companies that operate in a single industry

• Companies that operate in a single foreign country

• Companies that operate only in their home country

• Companies that operate in a number of different countries

What does the World Bank provide?

• Protection for domestic jobs and industries

• Loans for large projects, health care, education, or infrastructure

• Emergency loans to countries in financial trouble

• Aid to developing nations through international organizations