Understanding Globalisation Quiz

What is the main driver of the current wave of globalisation?

• Climate change

• International conflicts

• Government policies and technological developments

• Agricultural advancements

Which historical trade route is mentioned as an example of early globalisation?

• Spice Route

• Trans-Saharan Route

• Silk Road

• Pacific Trade Route

According to the passage, globalisation affects all of the following except:

• Environment

• Space exploration

• Political systems

• Human physical well-being

What role has technology played in globalisation?

• It has slowed down international trade.

• It has eliminated the need for physical goods.

• It has eliminated distances and connected people globally.

• It has increased the cost of global trade.

Which of the following best defines globalisation?

• A process of limiting international trade

• A process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments

• A government policy to restrict foreign investments

• A method to develop local economies only

What has contributed to the belief that the world has entered a new phase of economic development?

• Decline in international agreements

• Decrease in technological advancements

• Large increases in cross-border trade, investment, and migration

• Isolation of national economies

Which of the following has significantly enabled global mobility?

• Traditional sailing ships

• Modern aircraft, cruise ships, and fast trains

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Ancient road systems

How have handheld devices changed the nature of travel?

• By limiting access to travel information

• By making it difficult to navigate foreign cities

• By helping travelers select restaurants, navigate cities, and translate languages

• By replacing the need for any travel at all

What role do travel agencies play in modern tourism?

• They make travel more expensive and complex

• They only focus on local tours

• They offer affordable packages that include travel, accommodation, and tours

• They discourage international tourism

Which factor has increased awareness of global destinations?

• Strict travel regulations

• Lack of information about foreign cultures

• Travel shows, films, blogs, and other forms of communication

• Decreased interest in international travel