8. Globalisation and diversity

What is globalization?

• A process of war between countries

• A process of colonization between countries

• A process of isolation between countries

• A process of independence between countries and regions of the world

Which of the following is NOT a cause of globalization?

• Increased self-sufficiency in countries

• Multinational companies

• Advances in telecommunications

• Progress in transportation

What are the negative consequences of globalization in the political sphere?

• Limitation of the autonomy of some states by decisions of supranational institutions

• Promotion of relationships between countries through supranational organizations

• Expansion of civil liberties and democratic government

• Political instability caused by the control of Western powers

What is a positive consequence of globalization in the economic field?

• Reduction of competitiveness in the global market

• Increase in external debt in developing countries

• Control of sophisticated operations in rich countries

• Creation of industries in poor countries

What is a negative consequence of globalization in the social sphere?

• Exploitation of workers and discrimination due to migration

• Decrease in the presence of international mafias

• Tourism and migration accessible to all social groups

• Facilitation of people movement and growth of interpersonal relationships

What is a negative consequence of globalization in the cultural sphere?

• Increased cultural diversity worldwide

• Spread of non-Western cultural models

• Loss of cultural identity in some regions

• Promotion of global health and medicine improvements

What is a negative consequence of globalization in the environmental field?

• Reduction of pollution and climate change

• Incentive for conservation of natural resources

• Environmental awareness and agreements to solve global problems

• Promotion of an economic model that encourages unlimited growth of production and consumption

According to the types of States studied, Spain is...

• a monarchy

• a presidential system

• a centralised country

• a democratic country

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of authoritarian regimes?

• Respect for the rights of citizens and national sovereignty

• Limitation of government power through a constitution

• Concentration of sovereignty in a small person or group

• Celebration of free and fair elections with universal suffrage

What are 'traditional societies' according to the text?

• Societies with strong class contrasts

• Societies with limited consumption and leisure

• Societies with gender egalitarian roles

• Societies with developed market economies