Globalisation and Global Development Quiz

What is one of the main questions addressed in the Global Development module?

• How does climate change affect urbanization?

• How can technology improve education?

• Why are some countries rich and others poor?

• What is the role of social media in development?

Which theory suggests that poverty in developing countries is due to a history of exploitation?

• Dependency Theory

• Modernization Theory

• Neoliberalism

• Post-Development Theory

What does the Human Development Index combine to measure development?

• Economic and social indicators

• Health and education indicators

• Environmental and economic indicators

• Cultural and political indicators

Which organization is primarily responsible for monitoring global development?

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

• World Trade Organization

• International Monetary Fund

What is a key criticism of Official Development Aid (ODA)?

• It is only given to wealthy countries.

• It is too generous.

• It is always effective.

• It creates dependency.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Neoliberalism?

• Increased government intervention

• Focus on local development

• Emphasis on fair trade

• Deregulation and privatization

What does the Global Peace Index measure?

• Economic growth

• Environmental sustainability

• Peacefulness of countries

• Cultural development

Which theory argues that development should be led by local peoples?

• Modernization Theory

• People Centred Development

• World Systems Theory

• Dependency Theory

What is one of the main arguments against trade as a strategy for development?

• It always leads to economic growth.

• It can lead to exploitation of resources.

• It promotes fair wages.

• It encourages local production.

Which of the following is a factor contributing to globalisation?

• Technological advancements

• Increased isolationism

• Cultural homogeneity

• Decreased international trade