Wallerstein's World Systems Theory Concepts

Wallerstein's World Systems Theory Concepts

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World Studies, History, Social Studies

11th - 12th Grade

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Patricia Brown

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Emmanuel Wallerstein's World Systems Theory provides a framework for understanding global capitalism and inequalities. It categorizes nations into core, semi-periphery, and periphery, highlighting their economic interdependence. Core nations dominate trade and finance, while peripheral nations are exploited. The theory traces modern capitalism's roots to European colonization and argues that economic imperialism persists through global institutions. Despite criticisms of determinism, the theory remains a critical tool for analyzing global inequalities and the impact of capitalism.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Wallerstein's World Systems Theory primarily critique?

The impact of climate change on economies

Traditional modernization theories

The role of technology in development

Cultural influences on economic growth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of nation is characterized by strong infrastructure and diversified industries?

Semi-periphery nations

Developing nations

Core nations

Periphery nations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do semi-periphery nations play in the global economic system?

They are isolated from global economic shifts

They are primarily exporters of raw materials

They serve as a buffer and have potential for mobility

They dominate global trade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did European colonization contribute to global economic inequality?

By promoting free trade

By encouraging technological exchange

By establishing equal partnerships with peripheral regions

By consolidating wealth in core nations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which nations have historically experienced a decline in global status according to Wallerstein?

India and Russia

Spain and Portugal

United States and Canada

China and Brazil

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the fluidity within the world system?

Nations are permanently locked into one position

Nations are only influenced by cultural factors

Nations are isolated from global economic shifts

Nations can move between core, semi-periphery, and periphery

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major criticism of World Systems Theory?

It focuses too much on technology

It ignores the role of multinational corporations

It is overly deterministic

It overemphasizes cultural factors

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