Unit 10. 4 Global Knowledge Quiz

Which technologies have most directly made the rapid global spread of information possible?

• Railroads and highways

• Printing presses and newspapers

• Satellites, the Internet, and cell phones

• Factory machines and assembly lines

Which of the following is NOT a common use of satellites?

• Communication

• Navigation (GPS)

• Weather monitoring

• Manufacturing goods

One major reason English has become a principal world language is because it is the official language of the United Nations.

• True

• False

• Only in Europe

• Only in Asia

What factors have most contributed to the global use of English?

• Climate and geography

• British imperialism and U.S. economic dominance

• Religious movements

• Agricultural trade

What was the first man‑made object launched into space?

• Apollo 11

• Explorer I

• Sputnik I

• Voyager I

Which nation launched the first man‑made object into space?

• United States

• China

• Germany

• Soviet Union

One major effect of cell phones on the world is that they have:

• Slowed communication

• Reduced international trade

• Made global communication instant and accessible

• Replaced all other technologies

Cell phone technology has had the greatest impact on which area?

• Global communication

• Farming

• Space exploration

• Architecture

Which organization works to regulate international trade and reduce trade barriers?

• IMF

• NATO

• WTO

• WHO

Which is one goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

• Control oil prices

• Promote free and fair trade

• Provide military defense

• Protect the environment