Amsco 9.6

What major global events focused attention on survival in the early 20th century?

• World War I, a global depression, and World War II

• The Cold War and the Space Race

• The Industrial Revolution and the Information Age

• The Renaissance and the Enlightenment

What global association was formed for conflict resolution after the Cold War?

• The World Bank

• The International Monetary Fund

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

What did new technology and trade restrictions loosening lead to in the late 20th century?

• Increased isolation

• Greater global connectedness

• Decline in cultural exchange

• Rise in traditional practices

Who is known for challenging long-held beliefs about physical reality?

• Albert Einstein

• Sigmund Freud

• Jean-Paul Sartre

• Pablo Picasso

Which year saw the highest percentage of people using the Internet as their primary news source in the United States?

• 2007

• 2008

• 2009

• 2010

What term is used to describe the influence of American culture on other countries?

• Globalization

• Americanization

• Westernization

• Modernization

Which word is an example of how English was spoken in new ways in India?

• Postpone

• Prepone

• Delay

• Advance

What was the percentage of people using newspapers as their primary news source in 2008?

• 24%

• 34%

• 35%

• 50%

What was the percentage of people using the Internet as their primary news source in 2009?

• 24%

• 40%

• 50%

• 61%

Which company was named the top global company in 2018 for its ability to command a premium price and influence consumer choice?

• Apple

• Toyota

• Nike

• Rolex