Globalization in Europe: A Historical Overview

What is a key characteristic of a multinational corporation?

• It only sells services, not goods.

• It operates only within its home country.

• It is owned by the government.

• It manufactures goods in multiple countries.

What was one of the main reasons for the rapid spread of globalization in the late 20th century?

• Decrease in global population

• Rise of multinational corporations

• Decline in international trade

• Isolationist policies of countries

Which of the following is an example of an international governing body that influences globalization?

• International Red Cross

• Greenpeace

• World Health Organization

• European Union

How did the rise of the internet in the late 90s and early 2000s impact globalization?

• It isolated countries from each other.

• It slowed down the spread of ideas.

• It connected the world in unprecedented ways.

• It decreased global commerce.

Which technology helped democratize entertainment in the 1950s?

• Telephone

• Internet

• Television

• Radio

How did new communication technologies affect migration?

• Made it more difficult to stay in touch with family

• Had no impact on migration

• Made migration more appealing

• Led to a decrease in migration

What was a major concern in Europe regarding American media during the 20th century?

• It was too expensive to produce.

• It promoted European values.

• It was not popular among Europeans.

• It contradicted some European cultural values.

What was a significant cultural impact of American media in Europe?

• It was rejected by European audiences.

• It reinforced European cultural values.

• It had no impact on European culture.

• It introduced American values that sometimes conflicted with European ones.

What was a significant environmental issue caused by globalization in Europe by the 1970s?

• Deforestation in urban areas

• Pollution of the Rhine River

• Desertification of the Sahara

• Melting of the polar ice caps

What was a primary goal of the green parties that emerged in Europe?

• To support multinational corporations

• To promote nuclear energy

• To address environmental degradation

• To increase consumerism