Globalization I

What is the main focus of the episode discussed in the text?

• The history of the Indus Valley civilization

• Globalization and its effects

• The American Civil War

• Ancient agricultural practices

What symbolizes widespread global economic interdependence in the text?

• A t-shirt

• A historical document

• A cotton farm

• A computer

What has decreased to allow for increased scale of trade?

• Cultural diversity

• Travel and shipping costs

• The number of multinational corporations

• The quality of goods

Why does the t-shirt mentioned in the text contain 100% American cotton?

• Due to U.S. government subsidies

• Because of the superior quality

• Because it's cheaper than Indian cotton

• It's a fashion trend

What has been a major driver of economic growth in the developing world?

• Technology exports

• Remittances

• Agricultural advancements

• Cultural exports

What is a negative side effect of globalization mentioned in the text?

• Lower travel costs

• Increased cultural diversity

• Improved healthcare

• Environmental damage

What has globalization been compared to in terms of its impact on culture?

• The Digital Age

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• Americanization

What is a symbol for contemporary consumption mentioned in the text?

• A computer

• Cookie Monster

• A t-shirt

• The iPhone

According to the text, what has global capitalism been good for?

• Only for developed countries

• Increasing worldwide economic output

• Decreasing cultural diversity

• Environmental sustainability

What trend is mentioned regarding the U.S.'s share of cotton exports?

• It has dramatically increased

• It has decreased

• It has remained constant

• It has no impact on globalization