The Contemporary World Quiz #2_Prelim

A small business owner in Laguna sells handmade bags to Europe via an online platform. Which concept of globalization does this highlight?

• Free trade and technology

• Privatization of industries

• Local protectionism

• Government regulation

A student watches both K-dramas and Hollywood films while using a Chinese-made smartphone. What is this an example of?

• Political globalization

• Cultural globalization

• Economic nationalism

• Localism

When the peso weakens, overseas Filipino workers send more money home to support their families. This shows globalization’s effect on:

• Domestic isolation

• Remittances and financial flow

• Restriction of trade

• Cultural assimilation

During the pandemic, vaccines were developed in Western countries but distributed globally, including in the Philippines. What aspect of globalization is seen here?

• Economic isolation

• Global collaboration in health

• Privatization of medicine

• Restriction of trade

It was reported that floods worsen because international corporations cut forests for raw materials. Which disadvantage of globalization is illustrated?

• Environmental degradation

• Uneven wealth distribution

• Free trade benefits

• Global travel convenience

The Philippines joins the World Trade Organization (WTO) to access wider markets. Which principle of globalization does this follow?

• Trade liberalization

• National sovereignty

• Protectionism

• Isolationism

A student argues that globalization benefits only rich countries, leaving poorer ones struggling. This reflects which criticism?

• Cultural diversity

• Uneven wealth distribution

• Educational opportunity

• Technological advancement

A farmer in Mindanao benefits from international buyers purchasing his coffee beans online. Which advantage of globalization is this?

• Exploitation of workers

• Increased market access

• Cultural loss

• Protectionism

Filipino nurses migrate abroad due to lack of local opportunities. Which effect of globalization is seen?

• Labor migration

• National isolation

• Cultural preservation

• Decline of technology

Students in Manila can enroll in virtual classes offered by foreign universities. What does this situation show?

• Global inequality

• Access to education opportunities

• Loss of sovereignty

• Environmental impact