Globalisation Vocabulary Quiz

Which word describes something limited to a select group of people and often unavailable to most due to cost or access? In globalisation, luxury brands often remain ______ despite wider international reach.

• meagre

• exclusive

• revolutionary

• derelict

Which word best describes a building or area that is run-down and abandoned? Some factories in post-industrial cities became ______ after production moved overseas.

• devastating

• derelict

• ground-breaking

• innovative

What does the word meagre mean in this sentence? In some countries, workers receive only a ______ wage despite global demand for cheap products.

• fair

• substantial

• meagre

• exclusive

Which word means to add something extra to make up for a lack? Many people in developing countries take on multiple jobs to ______ their income.

• devastate

• supplement

• innovate

• reject

Who is most likely to be called a trendsetter in a globalised world?

• Someone who copies existing ideas

• Someone who resists change

• Someone who introduces and influences new global styles or habits

• Someone who works in a factory

Which word refers to a person who creates new ideas, methods, or products? The digital economy rewards the modern-day ______ who finds new global solutions.

• innovator

• follower

• consumer

• migrant

What are misconceptions? There are many ______ about globalisation, such as the idea that it only benefits wealthy countries.

• truths

• improvements

• misunderstandings or incorrect beliefs

• advantages

Which word means easily affected or influenced by something? Local cultures may be ______ to outside influences due to global media exposure.

• destructive

• susceptible

• revolutionary

• exclusive

What does ground-breaking mean in this context? The internet was a ______ innovation that changed global communication forever.

• slow

• outdated

• unimportant

• completely new and impactful

Which word best describes something that completely changes how people live or think? The invention of smartphones was a ______ development in global communication.

• exclusive

• revolutionary

• meagre

• susceptible