Quiz #1: Introduction to Contemporary World

Which of the following best defines the Contemporary World?

• A historical period focused only on technological advancements and modernization.

• The present era characterized by globalization, interconnected economies, cultural exchanges, and global issues.

• A time when only political and environmental issues shape societies worldwide.

• The age of industrialization and colonial expansion in different regions.

Which of the following best defines Globalization?

• A temporary economic trend that only affects developed countries. 

• The dominance of Western culture over other regions without any exchange of ideas. 

• The increased interconnectedness and interdependence of people, economies, and cultures worldwide. 

• The process of isolating countries from one another to protect local industries. 

Why is globalization considered borderless?

Choose the best scenario that illustrates this concept.

• A local grocery store in Japan only sells products that are grown and made within the country, limiting international trade.

• A company only hires employees from its home country and does not engage in international business.

• A government imposes strict tariffs on imported goods to protect its local industries from foreign competition.

• An entrepreneur in the Philippines sells handmade crafts to customers in Europe through an online platform, without needing a physical store in those countries.

Maria, a student from the Philippines, regularly watches Hollywood films, listens to K-pop, and reads Japanese manga online. Which characteristic of globalization does this situation illustrate? 

• Sociological

• Political

• Cultural

• Technological

A call center in the Philippines provides customer support services for an American tech company. What is the primary reason for this business arrangement? 

• Lower labor costs and skilled workforce 

• Lack of qualified workers in the U.S. 

• High tariffs on imports 

• Government-imposed outsourcing policies 

A developing country experiences rapid industrial growth due to foreign investments but struggles with increasing pollution and deforestation. What does this scenario best demonstrate? 

• Technological Advancements 

• Political Isolation 

• Ethnoscape Expansion 

• Environmental Trade-offs of Globalization 

John, a European tourist, travels to Asia with minimal visa restrictions, books affordable flights online, and stays at a globally recognized hotel chain. This ease of movement is an example of: 

• Financial

• Geographical

• Mediascape

• Political

A developing country opens its borders to foreign trade, leading to an influx of multinational corporations. While this creates jobs, it also results in local businesses struggling to compete. This scenario highlights: 

• Political fragmentation 

• The benefits of economic globalization 

• The challenges of economic integration 

• The decline of technological progress 

An international news network broadcasts live updates on a crisis occurring in another part of the world, making people aware of global issues in real-time. This scenario best represents: 

• Technoscape

• Mediascape

• Ideoscape

• Financescape

Due to increasing global health concerns, international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) implement worldwide health protocols. This is an example of: 

• Cultural Fragmentation 

• Financial Globalization 

• Political Globalization 

• Technological Globalization