Positives and Negatives of Globalization

Which of the following is a positive effect of globalization?

• Increased isolation of countries

• Greater opportunities for work around the world

• Decreased availability of food

• Less technological connectivity

How has globalization impacted poverty levels according to the text?

• There are more people living in poverty today than in the past

• There are less people living in poverty today than in the past

• Poverty levels have remained the same

• Poverty levels are not mentioned

What role do new technologies play in globalization?

• They isolate people from each other

• They allow people to connect with one another

• They reduce the amount of food available

• They hinder economic growth in developing countries

How does globalization affect developing countries' economies?

• It causes their economies to shrink

• It has no impact on their economies

• It allows them to grow their economy

• It makes their economies dependent on a single industry

What cultural impact does globalization have on people?

• It prevents people from developing new identities

• It allows people to develop new identities by combining different forms of culture

• It makes people lose their cultural identities

• It isolates cultures from one another

How might governments use globalization to improve human rights?

• By working together to spread democracy

• By isolating themselves from other countries

• By reducing technological advancements

• By limiting cultural exchanges

Which of the following is a negative impact of globalization on traditional languages and cultures?

• Increased wealth for transnational corporations

• Destruction of many traditional languages and cultures

• Mass consumption

• Environmental impacts

How has capitalism, as a result of globalization, impacted the environment?

• Increased wealth for average citizens

• Preservation of traditional cultures

• Resulted in mass consumption

• Improved environmental conditions

Which group is often taken advantage of by wealthier countries and corporations due to globalization?

• Transnational corporations

• Developed countries

• Developing countries

• Environmental organizations

What is one of the legacies of globalization mentioned in the text?

• Increased wealth for average citizens

• Preservation of traditional languages

• Suffering of many regions of the world

• Improved environmental conditions