Heimler: Advances in Technology & Exchange After 1900

What is globalization primarily facilitated by?

• Geographical discoveries

• Historical treaties

• Trade and technology

• Cultural exchanges

Which technology first allowed real-time voice communication over long distances?

• Telegraph

• Internet

• Radio

• Television

How did railroads and telegraphs contribute to globalization?

• By promoting cultural homogeneity

• By reducing the need for travel

• By connecting distant markets

• By increasing local trade

Which invention allowed for global communication through email?

• Cellular phones

• The internet

• Radio broadcasting

• Satellite television

Which technology first enabled people to hear news directly from the source?

• The internet

• Print newspapers

• Television

• Radio

How did the internet affect global commerce?

• By connecting businesses with customers globally

• By limiting market access

• By decreasing the number of businesses

• By increasing the cost of goods

What was a major effect of the automobile on urban landscapes?

• Rise of urban farming

• Decrease in public transportation

• Creation of suburbs

• Increased pollution

What role did nuclear power play in the 20th century?

• It offered a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels.

• It was primarily used for military purposes.

• It replaced petroleum in transportation.

• It was the main source of industrial power.

How did shipping containers revolutionize global trade?

• By increasing the speed of delivery

• By reducing transportation costs

• All of the above

• By standardizing cargo sizes

What was a significant consequence of the widespread use of automobiles?

• Global reduction in oil consumption

• Decline in global pollution levels

• Decrease in global trade

• Transformation of urban landscapes