Globalisation Quiz

What is the best definition of globalisation?

• Countries becoming isolated from each other

• Countries becoming more connected through trade and communication

• Businesses working only in their home countries

• The process of industrialisation globally

Which of the following is NOT a feature of globalisation?

• Sharing ideas and cultures

• Increase in international trade

• A decline in global communication

• The spread of technology

What is one positive impact of globalisation?

• Improved environmental conditions

• Increased access to goods and services

• Reduced cultural exchange

• Fewer job opportunities

What is one negative impact of globalisation?

• Access to global markets

• Environmental damage from increased transport

• Greater cultural exchange

• Better technology

Which technology has played the biggest role in globalisation?

• Radio

• Airplanes

• The internet

• Steam engines

What does the term "outsourcing" mean?

• Selling goods abroad

• Buying raw materials from other countries

• Moving production to countries where labour is cheaper

• Offering jobs to local workers only

Which industry is most likely to benefit from globalisation?

• Small local farms

• International clothing brands

• Independent bookshops

• Local markets

Which group often suffers the most from globalisation?

• Large businesses

• Low-skilled workers in HICs (High-Income Countries)

• Consumers in LICs (Low-Income Countries)

• Scientists in developed countries

Why do some companies prefer to produce goods in LICs?

• There are more raw materials available

• Labour and land costs are cheaper

• The technology is more advanced

• They don’t sell products in LICs

What is meant by the term "global village"?

• The spread of rural life across the world

• The idea that the world is more connected like one community

• A small country trading globally

• Villages that only use global resources