Trends and Critical Thinking Quiz

What is the origin of the word "democracy"?

• Latin words "populus" and "lex"

• Greek words "demos" and "kratos"

• Roman words "civis" and "imperium"

• French words "peuple" and "gouvernement"

According to Robert Dahl, what is one of the criteria for the democratic process?

• Exclusion of certain groups from voting

• Control of the agenda by a single leader

• Enlightened understanding among citizens

• Limited participation in civic life

What is the primary purpose of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To ensure free and predictable global trade

• To regulate environmental policies

• To provide financial aid to developing countries

Which event is considered a landmark in the historical map of globalization?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492

• The invention of the microprocessor

• The Bretton Woods Conference

What is the name of the economic structuring method recommended by international lending agencies like the IMF and World Bank?

• Global Free Trade

• Structural Adjustment Programs (SAP)

• Time-Space Compression

• Deregulation

Which country is known as the "World Factory" due to its dominance in manufacturing?

• United States

• Japan

• China

• Germany

Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases?

• United States

• China

• India

• Russia

What is the primary cause of global warming according to the IPCC?

• Solar activity

• Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities

• Volcanic eruptions

• Natural climate cycles

What does "time-space compression" mean in the context of globalization?

• The reduction of physical distance through technology

• The decline of local industries due to global competition

• The acceleration of economic activities enabled by advanced communication technologies

• The increase in travel costs

What is the main goal of trade liberalization?

• To increase government control over trade

• To reduce or eliminate restrictions on foreign trade

• To promote local industries

• To limit the influence of multinational corporations