NGEC 3 Cultural Globalization A4.2

Which of the following best defines cultural globalization?

• The spread of only Western ideas and values around the world.

• The interconnectedness of cultures through a shared economy and financial systems.

• The transmission of ideas, meanings, and values.

• The process of a single culture absorbing all other cultures.

Which of these is NOT mentioned in the lesson as a characteristic of a global city?

• A high concentration of multinational corporations.

• A major hub for global commerce and media.

• A primary center for agricultural production.

• A diverse, multicultural population.

What is a consequence of global media culture?

• The complete replacement of local traditions with Western culture.

• A shared, but often superficial, cultural experience.

• The decline of all media conglomerates.

• Increased national censorship of all entertainment content.

What is the primary reason that Hollywood studios cater to Chinese audiences?

• The desire to promote Western values in China.

• To increase global competition with other media producers.

• The Chinese government offers financial incentives for positive portrayals of their culture.

• To gain access to China's growing and lucrative film market despite censorship.

Which of the following is an example of Hollywood's adaptation to Chinese influence, as mentioned in the lesson?

• Changing the location of a film from China to North America.

• Portraying the Chinese space program as a heroic force in movies.

• Changing the setting of a movie to avoid political scrutiny.

• Introducing more American cultural references and product placements.

What is the key advantage of the United States in the AI race?

• Its centralized, state-led approach to technology.

• Its massive, centralized data reserves.

• Its private sector-driven innovation and thriving tech ecosystem.

• The number of AI-related academic papers and patents.

What is the main strength of China's approach to the AI race?

• Its high-end AI chip production.

• Its fragmented government policies and reliance on private investment.

• Its centralized, state-led strategy and rapid deployment of AI.

• Its lead in private sector investment and foundational AI model development.

According to the lesson, what does glocalization refer to?

• The process of a global company taking over a local business.

• The process of adapting a global product to meet local preferences.

• The complete homogenization of cultures due to globalization.

• The merging of two different languages into a new one.

What is a potential negative effect of globalization on traditional Filipino cultural values?

• It strengthens community ties and collective responsibility.

• It promotes cultural homogenization and the erosion of practices like bayanihan.

• It leads to greater respect for elders and family ties.

• It encourages Filipinos to share their heritage with the world.

What is a key difference between communication in collectivist and individualist societies?

• Collectivist societies use high-context communication, while individualist societies use low-context communication.

• Collectivist societies value clarity, while individualist societies rely on non-verbal cues.

• Both societies use direct communication but for different purposes.

• Communication is always explicit in both types of societies.